david walker Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 My MRI results came: severe stenosis right C3/4; moderate stenosis right C6/7. Mild C3/4 canal narrowing with spur disc. I am going to a specialist tomorrow. Should I file for an increase, I am rated at 20%? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder jbasser Posted September 28, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 28, 2009 David, are you rated for IVDS or traumatic Arthritis? An increase depends on the effect it has on you. For IVDS it takes Incapacitatiog episodes for a maximum rating. For Traumatic Arthritis it is based on your ROM of the neck. Effeted nerves are to be rated separate. Get this fixed. C3 and C4 is a very serious issue as C3 controls the diaphragms. J A Veteran is a person who served this country. Treat them with respect. A Disabled Veteran is a person who served this country and bears the scars of that service regardless of when or where they served. Treat them with the upmost respect. I do. Rejection is not a sign of failure. Failure is not an option, Medical opinions and evidence wins claims. Trust in others is a virtue but you take the T out of Trust and you are left with Rust so be wise about who you are dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david walker Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 The rating was based on ROM. I am also SC for cervical radiculopathy at 0%. It feels pretty bad the numbness goes from my shoulder to the first the fingers and up into my face. The pain is in the right side of my back and shoulder. alos have notice some numbing in the right leg. I have also had some bowel and bladder problems (don't know if these are connected) not being able to empty my bladder and going from constipation to diarrhea (dr say its colitis, I say its from being on pain meds for so many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder jbasser Posted September 28, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 28, 2009 File for the increase in both conditions. The Neck and the Radiculopathy. Good Luck. Keep us posted. J A Veteran is a person who served this country. Treat them with respect. A Disabled Veteran is a person who served this country and bears the scars of that service regardless of when or where they served. Treat them with the upmost respect. I do. Rejection is not a sign of failure. Failure is not an option, Medical opinions and evidence wins claims. Trust in others is a virtue but you take the T out of Trust and you are left with Rust so be wise about who you are dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david walker Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 MRI also stated "spur disk indents thecal sac and touches cord" does anybody know what this means?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder jbasser Posted September 28, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) David a spurr is called an osphyte as it is a bony fragment onthe vertabrate. The Thecal sac is the sac around the spinal cord and the cord is the spinal cord. It indents, causing an indention i nte thecal sas to touch the cord. You must be in a lot of pain. J Edited September 28, 2009 by jbasser A Veteran is a person who served this country. Treat them with respect. A Disabled Veteran is a person who served this country and bears the scars of that service regardless of when or where they served. Treat them with the upmost respect. I do. Rejection is not a sign of failure. Failure is not an option, Medical opinions and evidence wins claims. Trust in others is a virtue but you take the T out of Trust and you are left with Rust so be wise about who you are dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurryupnwait Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) Sounds like you may have lumbar spine issues as well, The nerves passing thru the lumbar region control your bladder and bowel. Edited September 28, 2009 by hurryupnwait When I count my blessings I count my family and friends twice. If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there. Well done is better than well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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My MRI results came: severe stenosis right C3/4; moderate stenosis right C6/7. Mild C3/4 canal narrowing with spur disc. I am going to a specialist tomorrow. Should I file for an increase, I am rated at 20%? Thanks
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