Is it possible to have a pain rating secondary to DDD? Im currently being seen by my VA Doctor and going through PT for a service connected disability DDD. I feel DDD 10% isn't enough from the pain i have in my neck, traps, and shoulder area. Could i make secondary claims to my shoulders and traps and how could i service connect them? I recently put in a claim and it get denied with not service connected.
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Is it possible to have a pain rating secondary to DDD? Im currently being seen by my VA Doctor and going through PT for a service connected disability DDD. I feel DDD 10% isn't enough from the pain i have in my neck, traps, and shoulder area. Could i make secondary claims to my shoulders and traps and how could i service connect them? I recently put in a claim and it get denied with not service connected.
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Spine ratings themselves are pretty much based solely on Range of Motion measurements. However, if you have nerve pain (radiculopathy) radiating from your service-connected spinal disability, you may
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acesup is correct on ROM (range of motion) being where its at for DDD or DJD. 10% for arthritis and or pain is pretty much the limit. However, ROM can get you a higher percentage. 40%-60% if a doct
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