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ntowns6702
Currently rated 40% for lumbar sprain. recently had mri showing degenerative arthritis, bulging disc and bony protrusion that at times presses on nerve. Had steroid injection but no relief. Physical therapy not helpful next step may be burning nerve ends. Should I file for an increase now? Thanks.
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pacmanx1
If you have increased symptoms, you should file for an increase. You may want to consider filing for depression secondary to your service-connected lumbar sprain and any other secondary service-connec
GBArmy
Agree with pacmanx1- we often have symptoms of MH, depression and/ or anxiety as a by-product of recurring s-c disability with pain. But it is human nature to be affected mentally by constant pain .So
john999
Start seeing VA psychiatrist and learn about depression. If you are depressed because of physical disability then file for depression as secondary to the physical stuff. Many vets never do this for
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