Most Common Back Pain VA Claims and Ratings Among Veterans

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Most Common Back Pain VA Claims and Ratings Among Veterans

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Veterans commonly experience back pain, often stemming from back injuries during military service. Join us as we take you through the most common VA claims for back pain, which specific conditions are most prevalent among Veterans, and how these back conditions are rated for Veterans' benefits. Please leave us your questions or comments below, and thank you for tuning in with us today!
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0:00 Introduction
1:19 How Does VA Rate Back Pain Injuries and Disabilities?
2:38 Lumbosacral or Cervical Strain VA Ratings
4:17 VA Claims and Ratings for Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
5:16 VA Disability Claims and Ratings for Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine
6:30 VA Claims and Ratings for Bulging or Herniated Disc (aka Intervertebral Disc Syndrome IVDS)
10:05 VA Claims and Ratings for Nerve Conditions (e.g., Sciatica or Sciatic Nerve Issues)
11:56 VA Secondary Conditions to Back Pain: Radiculopathy, Gastrointestinal Issues (GERD), Hip/Leg/Foot Conditions
12:49 VA Individual Unemployability (TDIU) for Back Conditions and Pain
14:02 Closing Thoughts
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@CCK_Law 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Check the description for more resources!

@suttonfamily9003 2 жыл бұрын

I got

@JeremyStrickling 2 жыл бұрын

There are 3 channels that I go to for VA disability expectations and understanding. This channel is one of them. Please keep up the content and information. There are so many servicemembers and veterans who are not aware of this, and you all are changing that. Very much appreciated. Thank you.

@scrappytatsss 2 жыл бұрын

What are the others ?

@gabilonda 2 жыл бұрын

Combat Craig should definitely be one :)

@ianpatrick23 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding explanation of very complicated information. Thank you so much for your help1

@fitnesstodaymagazine6715 Жыл бұрын

Respect for the exposed to back and leg injuries.... Support our forces

@walterhill5448 2 жыл бұрын

I served in the usmc from 1973- 1981 and when I had my final medical exam. I was told that I have scoliosis. It is now classified as a disability. You mean to tell me the marine corps tortured me for 8 years, and I have to fight for my benefits? It's been over 2 years sence my case went on the docket.

@bruceayers512 2 жыл бұрын

I cant wait to see what the V.A. rates my Ankylosing Spondylitus. I am getting my claim together. It should be 70-100% alone. There is No cure for this Disease. Great content. Thank You.

@Wi77iam 2 жыл бұрын

I only got 10% for AS. I just completed a C&P for an increase. Good luck and take care.

@edtomorrow 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t move, it’s right behind you! @7:36 😸👍

@bcpiinvestigationsllc.5512 2 жыл бұрын

Great information. I have been experiencing back pain since I was in the Army until I couldn't do sit-ups for my annual PT test. I had profiles for that reason and have it in my medical files. I already had 2 back surgery and a sacrem to my right hip joint. Nerve pain filtering to my right leg. Can these surgery be used as evidence for back disability?

@johnkehler16 2 жыл бұрын

I have cervical spinal stenosis also was just diagnosed with facet disease can I claim these secondary to my 40% rating for lower back. I'm still trying to get an arthritis claim for arthritis in every joint in my body.

@jrsimmons4591 2 жыл бұрын

If you don't have your medical records we didn't always form 600 at the time you can get a army buddy write it also if VA can't get it then. They will say so your army buddies will work

@SOCORROGM 2 жыл бұрын

it would be helpful if you would address the effects of parachuting of time, in my case 103 jumps including water jumps

@dloverland Жыл бұрын

I’d like to know this as well.

@jandestiny626 Жыл бұрын

what about actually having had a discectomy to resolve herniated disc and sciatica? does it still count?

@whiteycollins6895 2 жыл бұрын

How do I get some help with my back injury on board my ship and I was denied and they said it’s not service related when I know that is where I injured my back lifting 80 pounds of paint thinner all of these were from lifting 80 pounds of acetone

@patriciamitchell9238 Жыл бұрын

My disability rating was raised from 60 to 100% for individual unemployability in 2010. My back has gotten worse. The othe conditions I has to add yup to 60 have gotten worse, I have secondary conditions to most of my conditions. And I have new health issues that disable me. But, until just a few short months ago, I never considered trying to get my rating raised. Then I started seeing all these videos like this. Even on the VA website, theres alot of new info and some offer help doing it. Have I walted too long? And where should I start

@patricksannicolas1241 2 жыл бұрын

How do I get a higher rating than what I have now for back pain? Do I have to file a claim?

@user-cd1zg9uv1f 2 ай бұрын

If DDD, Ruptured Disks, Scoliosis, Sciatica were corrected with surgery (3) can a compensation and increase rating claim still be submitted and won through the VA?

@johnkehler16 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 40% rating for my lumbar spine recently been diagnosed with I think it's called facet disease in my cervical spine can that be rated separately from my lumbar spine

@texpatinpuertovallarta4288 6 ай бұрын

Can you receive TDIU while on Short Term Disability?

@jameshooper9434 Жыл бұрын

I am currently rated at 50 percent. I fractured my C5- C6 vertebrae while in service. I have chronic back pain and have been told by the VA that I have DDD in my lower back. Could you help me get my disability increased?

@johnkelley6082 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I applied for disability compensation for 2 back injuries while on active duty in the air force and 1 while on active duty with the air national guard, I did a have a back injury while training for pararescue that I never sought treatment for due to the stigma of seeking treatment (all of them were lower back injuries). I was denied service connection, I have appealed (3/22) the decision and am waiting for a video conference with a judge. I want to put in a claim for back pain while I await the appeal, my VSO says NO. Can I make that claim?

@alvareza3 Жыл бұрын

I got my back strain at 20%. I had DDD. But it never got a rating. Is that common they would leave it off. Could I fight for back pay on it?

@abcdeiguteiow234 Жыл бұрын

Are lumbosacral and DDD two separate va disability claims??

@michaelholland761 2 жыл бұрын

Is degenerative joint disease the same as degenerative arthritis?

@toddie4usa1 2 жыл бұрын

I got blown off an aircraft in 1995 and still fighting with the VA. My back is getting worse every year now the foreign doc they brought in tells me the VA wouldn't do my surgery because it's high risk instead they stuff me with muscle relaxers

@jrsimmons4591 2 жыл бұрын

Did you notice that the veterans secretary's speech was turned off for comments and they are working on getting veterans off the streets well I lost everything I owned due to VA and what about all veterans

@troywhidden9240 2 жыл бұрын

Is DJD the same as degenerative arthritis? And is it different than DDD? I have both DJD and DDD. So do I need to to file claims for DJD and DDD?

@teresasawyers2381 2 жыл бұрын

I wish they would have answered your question!

@dsmith2858 2 жыл бұрын

If you have 2 issues (neck/cervical and lower back/lumbar) will you receive a combined rating or can you receive 2 separate ratings?

@fursurething8659 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever get an answer for this? I have cervical and lumbar back issues with 2 herniated disks in my upper and 2 in my lower. Just trying to figure out how the process works.

@dsmith2858 Жыл бұрын

@@fursurething8659 I did not get an answer but they are separate ratings. The associated radiculopathy is covered on the DBQ. Good luck.

@fursurething8659 Жыл бұрын

@@dsmith2858 thanks for the reply. This is huge, I'll be done with 20 years in 2024. Just don't want to get short changed on my final exams.

@fursurething8659 Жыл бұрын

@@dsmith2858 that's awesome. I will definitely do it 180 days out. Last thing I want is to wait 6 months to a year for my rating.

@smokedoutmuppets6372 2 жыл бұрын

question for anybody here... i filed claims for my back and knees they found 3 things with my back...1-mild multilevel lumbar spine degenerative ...2-upper spine mild multilevel disc space narrowing...3-small schmorl nodes through out and small anterior endplate herniating osteophytes...and in my left knee -patellar enthesophytes...right shin still gotta get MRI x-ray said underlying bone lesion...for the back are these all considered separate issues which would make for separate ratings??? or will I even get a rating??..I did range of motion test moving forwards and leaning back are painful and I do have loss of motion especially on flair up situations and pain every day in the lower back.....Im just a little nervous from all the horror stories I hear about the VA lol .... thanks

@thephilippinesforus 2 жыл бұрын

Have you heard back. Interested to know how things worked out. I'm in a similar boat. Thanks.

@smokedoutmuppets6372 2 жыл бұрын

@@thephilippinesforus nope... I am still waiting...I will update as soon as I hear something

@tammy495 Жыл бұрын

Good morning...have you heard back thanks

@smokedoutmuppets6372 Жыл бұрын

@@tammy495 yes everything went well with my C & P ...they took lots of X-Rays and motion tests and I got separate ratings for each issue ....

@fursurething8659 Жыл бұрын

@@smokedoutmuppets6372 when you say separate for each issue do you mean they gave you something for each disc. Like 10 or 20 per herniated/degenerate disc?

@Thebwaller07 Жыл бұрын

At my MEPS physical they said I had scoliosis (sway back) Through out my 10 years active duty I had unmentioned chronic back pain. During A-school I had an episode that was deemed a pinched nerve 2 years into active duty. I was stationed at special boat unit 20. My job was a chief engineer in small speed boats. We did lower back damaging exercises 2 to 3 hours a day. Flutter kicks, burpees, mountain climbers, 8 count body builders, sit ups. We ran in jungle boots. 4 years after discharge I filed a claim for lower lumbar strain with bilateral leg pain. The claim was denied. I went on with life. For the last 20 years I have been to multiple doctors. 2018 I had back surgery for my back problem which is DDD. 30 years ago it was just a strain. Fused L3 and L4. This is a long story trust me. My question is should I be changing this claim to a new claim request? Or can I Pursue this claim with a supplemental claim and get back pay?

@TheTyson35 Жыл бұрын

I recently went from 20% to 40% for lumbar strain…as well as 20% for radiculopathy sciatica bilateral…now I am diagnosed with DDD in the L4,L5 & S1 region…Can I file a secondary claim DDD as a result from my lumbar strain?

@garyraines9839 6 ай бұрын

U sound just like me

@robertjordan8282 2 жыл бұрын

Can nerve damage to the leg cause back issues?

@markaries8787 2 жыл бұрын

Nerve pain is commonly a symptom of issues in your lower back

@markaries8787 2 жыл бұрын

I reported my mental health doctor and nurse to patient advocate, they got caught abusing my rights, I have lost all trust in these so called mental health doctors, the nurse mocked me serval times in front of staff and other patients and the doctor made the statement " I am tired of these people coming in here trying to get disability, I wrote a statement and requested it be put into my file.. I am a 70% veteran for back and with radiculopathy and TINNITUS 😵. What should be my next move? I refuse to see that doctor and nurse again. I learned that the nurse was suspended once before

@edwardperez6729 Ай бұрын

Is Sciatica a form of radiculopathy? Or is that separate condition?

@CCK_Law Ай бұрын

Hello! Yes it is a form of radiculopathy. And yes sciatic nerve conditions do have their own diagnostic codes! The sciatic nerve is rated under diagnostic codes 8520, 8620, and 8720. Have a great day!

@edwardperez6729 Ай бұрын

@@CCK_Law thank you Sir!

@andres-morales 3 ай бұрын

Does Degenerative disc disease and degenerative arthritis have the same diagnostic code 5242?

@CCK_Law 3 ай бұрын

Hello! Degenerative disc disease and degenerative arthritis are both assigned the same diagnostic code, which is 5242, in the VA benefits system. Check out our blog on degenerative disc disease here: cck-law.com/blog/va-disability-ratings-for-degenerative-disc-disease/ Have a great day!

@user-mv7gg7im1k 3 ай бұрын

? Hi, have you been drug tested at the VA while using medical marijuana ? And if so, did the VA take your disability compensation ? Thanks !

@garyraines9839 6 ай бұрын

Is degenerative arthritis a different claim than degenerative disc disease?

@CCK_Law 6 ай бұрын

Hello! The ratings for degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease are very similar. However, they're rated under different diagnostic codes. Here are the links to our blogs on both degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease! *Arthritis:* cck-law.com/blog/how-va-rates-arthritis/ *DDD:* cck-law.com/blog/va-disability-ratings-for-degenerative-disc-disease/ Have a great day!