Is Scoliotic Curvature The Sane As Scoliosis

[gs106]

Is "abnormal spinal contour such as scoliosis" the same as "mild scoliotic curvature?  I am SC for cervical spondylosis (20%) and arthritis, thoracic spine (10%).  The MRI of the cervical spine and the X-ray of the lumbar/thoracic spine both report mild scoliotic curvature.  Just wondering if I should have been rated 20% rather than 10% for thoracic spine.

[broncovet]

They sound the same to me.  Spinal "countour" or "curvature", but they did use the term "mild".  

However, be sure to figure out if its "moot" or not, because an extra 10% may/may not increase your combined rating.  

[gs106]

Thanks Broncovet.  It doesn't specify mild, moderate, or severe as most of them do, it just says "abnormal spinal contour such as scoliosis".  That alone wouldn't get me to 90 but every little bit helps and I have pending claims/appeals.

[Vync]

If you have problems with radiculopathy, don't forget those too.

[gs106]

Thanks Vync.  I am SC for LUE radiculopathy secondary to cervical spine and pending claim for RUE radiculopathy.

[Vync]

Good luck on your claim!

[iceturkee]

i have a mild curvature and it didn't apply to my rating. if it was over 50 percent, it would probably be a different story.