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dwight
I'm currently rated at 90% disability and 10% being lumbar DDD. I recently had surgery for lumbar radiculopathy w/sciatica down my left side. I went to a QTC today and the PA stated that she wouldn't make me do any ROM since I just had surgery 3 weeks ago. They took my vitals and she measured the scar on my back. I put in for an increase for lumbar DDD, and secondary claim for radiculopathy and a claim for sciatica. My question is, how will this be handled since VA has no ROM to go off of? Will VA be obligated to go with highest rating since they have no ROM to measure me by?
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vetquest
Dwight, no the VA is not obligated to go with the highest rating since there was no ROM measurement. The claim will most likely cause another C&P or will be denied without the measurements and yo
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Due to the fact that you just had surgery, depending on how long your recovery will be, VA may grant you a convalescent 100% rating and then re-evaluate you at a later time. Anything is possible with
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It is quite possible all 3 responses are right on. No use speculating. Wait for the decision, and if necessary, go from there.
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