Currently 10% for lower lumbar. Going through my VA medical records and found where my VA doctor documented doing a back exam on me in June 2013. The exam results he documented in my medical record would justify increasing me to the 20% rate. Has it been too long to try and do anything with that exam? Put in for an increase and back date to the June 2013 exam? Thanks.
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Currently 10% for lower lumbar. Going through my VA medical records and found where my VA doctor documented doing a back exam on me in June 2013. The exam results he documented in my medical record would justify increasing me to the 20% rate. Has it been too long to try and do anything with that exam? Put in for an increase and back date to the June 2013 exam? Thanks.
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Durangokid It is evidence but when you go for a new disability, or, for an increase rating in an existing s-c disability, you need a current diagnosis. Think about it; you already are rated for the co
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