yelloownumber5 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 (edited) Hi, Can a lumbar strain be a connection to a herniated lumbar disc? Edited April 16, 2010 by yelloownumber5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdnkjeeper Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 The VA doesn't like to change classifications....at least not for me. I am rated Lumbar Strain and have 5 or 6 herniated discs and they have been leaving me rated on the strain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldman273 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Yes, I think it can be the result of a severe strain. If you have good evidence of treatment and DX for a back strain in service and have any evidence of on-going treatment or symptoms then I think you can get SC. Back problems usually get worse with time, so if you hurt your back in service and now it has degenerated into herniation you should be able to get that SC'ed. What you need is a medical statement from a back doctor saying the strain led to the herniations. Exactly what happened to me, I hurt my back in service in 88. Went to sick call diagnosed with Lumbar strain and now about 20 years later I have 3 herniated disc nerve damage and left leg is growing smaller due to not able to use it. Chiorpractor self meds back surgery and stimulator implant the back is a funny animal. I had not thought one event could lead to the hell I have experinced but hang in there. I am living proof that you can get the back tied in to SC. I would add that the VA used everything they could to deny me but I only offer is do nto give up. I would also add letters of support from people family friends helped me also. The surgery I cannot tell you to do but I am going to try it as I am burnt out hurting and falling all of the time. Good luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldman273 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 The VA doesn't like to change classifications....at least not for me. I am rated Lumbar Strain and have 5 or 6 herniated discs and they have been leaving me rated on the strain. Get a second and a third medical opinion I am not an expert but it took me a while to nail down the exact cuase of what went down with my back. Apply for an increase if you have not did so and use the civillian Docs if you can because so far I had no luck with the VA. Have a good weekend and hang in there us people with bad backs understand. Adios... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted April 17, 2010 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted April 17, 2010 Bump "If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."- From Murphy's Laws of Combat Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelloownumber5 Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 Thanks. That is pretty much what happened to me. Rated for lumbar strain in 2004 and my first MRI was 2007 showing many bulging disc and in 2010 MRI showing herniated disc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelloownumber5 Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 Is there anyone here I can emails some specific questions I have about this topic. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Can a lumbar strain be a connection to a herniated lumbar disc?
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We argued this very issue to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (lumbar strain vs. intervertebral disc syndrome, i.e., slipped disc, bulging disc, ruptured disc, etc.) regarding the lumbar condi
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It is funny but, trying getting the VA to grant SC for back conditions, it is sometimes cumbersome and up the hill, yet, it can be achieve, specially if You can demostrate with evidence was sustained
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