I am confused... I have a complaint of backpain on my exit physicial. I stated that I had a serious back spasm for about a week in medical record .... I continue to have back pain so I filed a claim. Recently I had a C&P for lower back pain and spasm. Can this service connect?
This Veteran describes a clinical picture of occasional lumbar muscle spasm/strain, with no objective evidence that is had its onset in service.However, his X-rays show diffuse degenerative spondylosis which could be triggering the spasms. The radiologic abnormalities may be nothing more than simple wear and tear of the spine, but the likelihood is that the process began more than 12 months ago, i.e. began while he was in service. THerefore, it is at least as likely as not that his LBP had its onset while in service
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This Veteran describes a clinical picture of occasional lumbar muscle spasm/strain, with no objective evidence that is had its onset in service.However, his X-rays show diffuse degenerative spondylosis which could be triggering the spasms. The radiologic abnormalities may be nothing more than simple wear and tear of the spine, but the likelihood is that the process began more than 12 months ago, i.e. began while he was in service. THerefore, it is at least as likely as not that his LBP had its onset while in service
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I think it is SC, "...at least as likely as not...". Now, whether they are going to give you anything above a 0%, that may not happen, but you will be SC and that is huge since spines don't tend to
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sorry i misread that. the examiner opined in your favor. that said, i'm concerned about only one entry in your military medical record. i got denied for service connection for my lower back because i
Carl the Engineer
bruinboy, Heres the beauty of your report. Arthritis. It looks like you will get at least 10% for arthritis. You could get more from ROM, but you'll have to wait for thier desision. Now
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