C@P exam

[Ken Dillon]

Sept I went for C@P exam of my lower back, I had fusion done to me from L4 to S1. While I was at exam I had back brace on, and I was 10 weeks out of surgery. The doctor I had ex Air Force doc.  He did not do a range of motion test due to the fact I was 10 weeks post op. Will this effect my rating? Before this I had a rating of 20 percent Lumbar, and 10 percent for each leg.  I am still really messed up, I trip a lot, and now I walk  with a limp, still have pain. I also can't move my toes or ankle very well any more, and now I have bladder problems, any ideas from anyone, or insight?

Thank You

Ken

[GBArmy]

Ken If these side issues you have, like tripping (drop foot/ SMC(k) for loss of use?, balance, etc. are not part of the criteria called out on your examiner's dbq, you will have to submit new claims for those conditions. I'm sure they are not.  But first, get a diagnosis of them and a nexus letter and then submit a new claim as secondary to your s-c back. I don't know how he will eval your range of motion.