Question Regarding Spinal Injury

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I have question regarding issues I'm having with my back.

Background

In 1989 a bad spinal tap landed me in the hospital for 8 months in a body cast with ruptured and infected disc and blood poisoning due to the infection. After surgery my surgeon informed me i now have a narrowing of my spine. Upon release they gave me 10 % rating. In 2001 I requested a rate increase and the rating doctor said i had disc degeneration with mild osteoporosis and I was given increase to 20%.

Now I'm having problems daily and I have a job that requires me to stand for 8 hours and I cannot do it. I have since asked for a rate increase about a month ago but I'm not sure what I should expect.

I'm having a hard time going to work every day and Voc rehab stated since i have a job- they cannot help me. I resubmitted a request to voc rehab in hopes I can get trained for a desk Job. I have been put on light duty for two months but since I just started this job- I know they will get ride of me If I show them the light duty form.

I'm looking for some suggestions and feedback on what rating I should expect. Thanks