Secondary Conditions To Sc Spine Injury

[SSGmajik]

I filed for an increase, a couple new claims, and reconsideration on couple also. I had to file the reconsideration a little before I was ready, but I was almost at the 1 year deadline and did not want to file an appeal. If anyone can help at all with my duty to assist letter or any other advice I would appreciate it. Below is what I filed for........

First, here are my spinal conditions I am diagnosed with.........

1.) DDD

2.) Spinal Stenosis & Foraminal stenosis (at 9 levels)

3.) Bulging discs (at 7 levels)

4.) Retrolisthesis (at 2 levels)

5.) Spondylosis

6.) Osteophytes (at 4 cervical levels) Growing towards and touching spinal cord

7.) Facet Arthropathy (at 9 levels) Degenerative arthritis of the spine

8.) Schmorl's nodes (at 2 levels)

9.) Scoliosis

10.) IVDS

I've had 3 surgeries on my Lumbar spine and I'm scheduled to have another set of MRI's and meet with the Nerusurgeon to discuss my 4th one in the next 30 days. I'm currently 40% for my Lumbar and 10% for my scar since the scar tissue is now attached to my sciatic nerve.

Increases

1.) Adjustment disorder (Current rating 10%)

2.) Cervical condition with degenerative changes (Current rating 10%)

New Claim

1.) Bilateral knee condition secondary to Lumbar spine condition

2.) Chronic fatigue syndrome secondary to Lumbar spine condition

3.) Chronic Pain disorder secondary to Lumbar spine condition

4.) Frequent urination secondary to Lumbar spine condition

5.) Right ankle condition secondary to Lumbar spine condition

Reconsideration

1.) Migraines secondary to chronic pain

2.) Radiating pain down right leg with nerve damage (According to EMG)

My doctors have flat out told me that I'm a very difficult case because there is so much going on and that I have a bad back of an 80 year old! I am in so much pain daily and it is affecting my life and family. I now have a 5 month old that I have a hard time even holding him. How can I be a good father to him when I can't hardly move. I don't know how much longer I can keep this fight up with the VA. I need help and appreciate anyones help or advice.

Thank You,

SSGmajik

[SSGmajik]

Broncovet,

Thanks for the info and what to expect! I'm not holding my breath on anything I don't want to have to prove if it's a good morning or not!!!! lol