1) Claim for increase on herniated nucleus pulposis, right knee, and addition of left knee. Left knee denied previously for svc connected.
2) New claim for cervical spine and thoracic spine conditions.
Appeal is approaching 5 years from original filing (no surprise). It was remanded with my C&P March 2012. Notes on account and letter for 2nd claim indicate they maybe near a decision (hope).
Received letter today regarding 2nd claim advising 'your herniated nucleous pulposis (now claimed as thoracic spine condition) is on apeal and will be addressed in seperate correspondence.' It appears the VA has recognized my condition has worsened and revised my condition.
THe letter further advises that based upon my letter to support 2nd claim, they have added 3 additional conditions to my claim - diabetes, stinging in arms-fingers-hands, and numbness in feet.
QUESTION/OPINION PLEASE!
1) Do you think this is a promising sign for my appeal?
2) Is it feasible to claim diabetes as secondary to my back condition, given the fact that I cannot exercise, etc.?
3) As to numbness, it is recorded in my VA medical files reference to radiculopathy, myelopathy, spondylosis. It would seem feasible this is another opportunity for secondary condition(s).
Any feedback would be appreciated.
FYI - THere are also indications that veteran is not capable to work (marked yes, unable)....
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I currently have two claims in with the VA -
1) Claim for increase on herniated nucleus pulposis, right knee, and addition of left knee. Left knee denied previously for svc connected.
2) New claim for cervical spine and thoracic spine conditions.
Appeal is approaching 5 years from original filing (no surprise). It was remanded with my C&P March 2012. Notes on account and letter for 2nd claim indicate they maybe near a decision (hope).
Received letter today regarding 2nd claim advising 'your herniated nucleous pulposis (now claimed as thoracic spine condition) is on apeal and will be addressed in seperate correspondence.' It appears the VA has recognized my condition has worsened and revised my condition.
THe letter further advises that based upon my letter to support 2nd claim, they have added 3 additional conditions to my claim - diabetes, stinging in arms-fingers-hands, and numbness in feet.
QUESTION/OPINION PLEASE!
1) Do you think this is a promising sign for my appeal?
2) Is it feasible to claim diabetes as secondary to my back condition, given the fact that I cannot exercise, etc.?
3) As to numbness, it is recorded in my VA medical files reference to radiculopathy, myelopathy, spondylosis. It would seem feasible this is another opportunity for secondary condition(s).
Any feedback would be appreciated.
FYI - THere are also indications that veteran is not capable to work (marked yes, unable)....
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