Trying to figure our where VA saw improvement

[mclevela726]

Hello again,

Please compare the following DBQs used by VA and tell me where VA may have seen "improvement" in both the lower back and bilateral radiculopathies.

Thank you.

Exam report from November 2017

 

 

 

 

 

[mclevela726]

And now 1st DBQ from December 2018

[mclevela726]

And now 2nd DBQ from December 2018

[mclevela726]

And now the Exam from 08/30/2012 VA used to award me 40% for low back and 40% for right/left leg radiculopathies

[mclevela726]

And for anyone wondering. Yes, I see a VSO in two weeks for this.

[vetquest]

You will go crazy trying to see where the VA saw improvement in your claim.  There is a rater in some RO somewhere who may have had a bad day or whatever causes raters to make the decisions they do.  Your best bet is to appeal this decision to a higher level and then if it is denied to appeal to the BVA.  Please post your SOC and we may be able to help your more.

[mclevela726]

4 hours ago, vetquest said:

You will go crazy trying to see where the VA saw improvement in your claim.  There is a rater in some RO somewhere who may have had a bad day or whatever causes raters to make the decisions they do.  Your best bet is to appeal this decision to a higher level and then if it is denied to appeal to the BVA.  Please post your SOC and we may be able to help your more.

I know all too well.

I'm going to start working on it.

Thanks.