VA Back Pain Claim Secrets: Get an 80% Disability Rating!

[@deebrown3970]

It’s gloves off as soon as you walk through the door. They will be looking at body language and motions. From how you look down to reach in your pocket for your ID, sitting the chair you sit in and the desk the examiner sits at a 90 degree angle, and how you close the door when leaving.

[@gtoexpress8111]

Guy no one on the internet beats your video your back system claims are the easiest way to 100 percent you just got to say the right thing at the c&p exams dam vet this is spending no money with the pay to get to 100 you know what i mean

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Thanks for the kind words as always GTO Express, and yes, once you know how to phrase your true story, it’s really not difficult to consistently win. It’s like taking an open book exam

[@CrashCourseFarm]

​@vaclaimsacademy I just found your channel, and I am currently my husband's battle buddy ... I am the force behind him getting the care, and this entire video is my life .... my husband is at 80% currently. He has the numbness in all limbs now more frequent than not. We already went through the podiatrist to get shoe inserts and that didn't help. He is in pain management and has been for years with little to no relief. We have been to spine surgeons .. currently being referred to neurologist to see If there is any relief for the nerve damage. The migraines ... the numbness .. (hands and feet, arms and legs) he has had both shoulders operated on in hopes that this would help alleviate pain / numbness in the arms and hands and then we have the mental. .. we have had some serious dark conversations in the last few months as the pain escalates. I will not give up on him ...he is currently trying to work a full time job (aircraft mechanic) and it's getting beyond physically difficult for him to continue. He misses works more often now than ever due to pain levels and its become a point where it gets so bad he now always has an upset stomach (vomits quite often) ... I don't know where to start ... he was rated 80% in 2018 and I fear if we try to push the rating higher he will lose benefits, not gain .. he is age 52 .. so I am not sure which path to take. We have copies of all military medical records during service (this is a unicorn file lol not sure how he got the entire thing but he did) along with all records from outside docs in community care ..... where do I start ?

[@JaceHerrod-wp1tk]

Range of Motion detecting pain

[@Bluefalcon6154]

This helped me go from 80% to 100% thank you so much for the information listen up guys and gals this is how you get what you’re owed

[@iBarber504]

In service I wish I never pushed through the pain. Now I’m looking crazy trying to get service connected.

[@makingshotsphotography]

Yes I’m thankful for old vets pulling me aside at my 10 yr mark and schooling me up. I went to the doc every 6 months leading up to my retirement.

[@johnnycircus7463]

You’re in good company, there. 🫤

[@PocketDelicious]

Same here. Good guys always seem to get screwed by this. Best of luck to you brother.

[@realtuffhuff3193]

Most of my claims I never went to medical for, you can service connect, however it sounds like you need a VA Disability attorney, call Berry Law they're great.

[@PocketDelicious]

@@realtuffhuff3193 That's the plan. I went through the VSO and they really weren't any help. Waiting on this current claim to finish and I'll go lawyer. I don't want to wait years like some people did fighting for things here and there.

[@reggiegallon8227]

I've been out the Marine Corps since 97. I've denied a few times for disability and gave up. I tied again after watching your videos and got my first 10% for tinnitus a day before my 50th B-day. I wish these videos were out way back then. Next is Migraines and a service connected back injury.

[@JaceHerrod-wp1tk]

Likewise Veterans. ...

[@lost6672]

You never deployed. That’s why

[@lost6672]

@@reggiegallon8227 just trying to much off the tax payer. Just like your skin tone would require.

[@joejoe1997]

Sound like me.. I got out the navy in 2005.. I finally was approved 10% for tinnitus in January 2024. I currently have 3 claims in now for injuries in the military..

[@robertborges823]

Just got my 70% for back pain and radiculopathy. Really helpful

[@AlbertJohnson-gp7lu]

Man, that is great news. I am 40% for a lumbosacral strain. I am now feeling pain in both legs. It feels like needles are in my feet sometimes.

[@Lynn-ef8lw]

You and combat Craig are simply amazing. I was sitting at 60% at the beginning of this year..I’d been out for almost a decade..started going to the VA docs..then filed my claims for increases on a bunch of zeros in April..sitting at 100P&T today❤🎉 I love how you give us the info STRAIGHT because it’s literally what the C&P examiners look for..no more, no less..some will try to trip you up but so long as it’s in ur file and you know what ur talking about, you’re as good as gold to get what you’ve been owed. Thanks for the knowledge; it gave me the courage and confidence to file and win my claims!

[@jonievans5453]

ive been about the same amount of time , im at 70%did you just start going alot ? did you tell your primary your back is giving you issues i was combat mp was deployed to Iraq in 2001

[@patrickkirby9265]

@@jonievans5453No US military remained in Iraq after the 1991 Gulf War and the US didn't invade Iraq again until March 2003. If you are claiming Iraq service in 2001 you will likely be denied. Might want to check your dates.

[@JaceHerrod-wp1tk]

Served for the Glory of God. Tithes is always first in the Lords ministry. God Bless you. God Bless America. Maka'ala, Ho'onani Ke Akua🐾

[@marcmiller688]

IN 1984 i BROKE MY BACK IN THE LINE OF DUTY. Ijust became aware that im eligible for VA benefits. Now Im 59 yo. Ive been trying to absorb all your back pain videos...ty.

[@reggiegallon8227]

same here

[@sunnindawg]

Problem I had is I didn't know how to talk medical to my private Doc. Most of my records said unspecified and interested in stretching, or headache or runny nose prevention. After vids like this and learning VA symptom terms, and language like very severe- my claim is becoming bulletproof without hundreds of pages. In the VA I also learned mental health and presumptive diags open doors to secondaries. Wish me luck to be 94% after four months of care for 7 claims on Aug 9. My mistake is I ignored my complaints for decades trying to suck it up and ended up being that grumpy vet tyring to hold jobs. Channels like this are gold. Services like this from other vets are worth the investment to learn the beaurocratic puzzle and language. My advice is get help with personal statements from date of injury/ illness are the key. Another point I heard but haven't verified is any complaint, treatment, diagnosis, or disease is sufficient for claim. Treatment notes define rating level.

[@tvormwald]

Thanks, I broke my back on Active duty. then crushed my right lumbar a year later after an explosion. I'm still fighting with the VA now. My 3rd appeal for back problems, my rating sits at 60% still when I should really be at 100% T&P. I also retired in 2017 from the US Military.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Good luck my friend, I’m pulling for you. Don’t be afraid to fall back and reattack with a different strategy if you keep hitting a wall

[@darkskinamerican7826]

I got 20% due to lumbar strain and I’m nervous going in to try to get at least a 60%. Thank you so much for this video, you have boosted my confidence

[@QuangPham-op5rk]

Did you get it. I got 10% for back pain

[@wowzers1069]

To get 40% for the back requires: "Unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine; or, forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine 30 degrees or less; or, favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine". With the back injury that is in this video it would be 20% or 30%. That said, you would still get to 80% rounded. Also, 20% bilat on all limbs is 65% total by itself, with the bilat factor included.

[@isaiahrasmussen8601]

Yes, but if you feel pain when you unhinge your back from the upright position, during your C&P exam just explain that to the examiner and don’t lean forward too much into pain and you should be within the 30 degrees. That will be rated at 40%

[@Kenbot2]

@@isaiahrasmussen8601 during my CMP exam I barely moved forward a fraction of an inch and the CMP examiner said I moved 60°. That is absolutely false because if I did actually do that my back would’ve flared up then on the repetitive motion estimate she gave me 40° and estimate during flareups she gave me 20°, so it’s easy to say oh don’t bend that far and you’ll get 40% but it actually goes by what the CNP examiner says. Everything else on the exam I feel was excellent. I think she was fair as could be. I just don’t understand why she said I moved 60° forward on the passive and active range of motion test that is just wrong not even close to what I moved, she did use a goniometer. When they rate me I hope it’s rated on the flareup as that range of motion was 20° and that would give me the 40% back rating. I’ve read on several lawyers websites that are all accredited and they say they have to account for the flareup so I should get the 40%. hopefully I will know soon.

[@alanearle701]

Awesome Coach Jordan..!! I followed your video to the T… on October 6,2023.!! Of course I had all the ailments and injuries…. But your coaching of when to stop at the point of pain…..and to mention the radiculopathy. Results… no increase for lumbar strain..10%… Left side radiculopathy 40% Right side lower radiculopathy 40% Bilateral factor…?? Left side hip… 10% Right side hip..10% Thank you for ALL of your very EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIVE VIDEOS….. I have reached the top, but I will put every veteran that’s in need on your videos.

[@phill7507]

Told my VA primary dr that my back has been hurting for years, told my PA in active duty my back hurts, years from wearing the issued gear, and the wear and tear they put on your body. His response was that his son is older than my dad and works at a desk, turned and took notes, and then asked what else hurts…last time I went to that prick

[@ipwnu11b]

Hey Brother! Just want to reach out and say thank you so much for your videos. Thanks to you, i am now at 100%. Took me 10 years to get here. You truly the best!

[@JaceHerrod-wp1tk]

1997 retired, living for the Love of God. Served for the Glory of God. God Bless America. God Bless You🐾

[@jcchris3270]

Hi Coach Jay, thank you for the video's! I have two back injuries and a neck injury documented in my service records. I have suffered lower back pain and neck pain since leaving service. Besides the personal statement, is there anything else I need to submit with my claim? Thank you in advance for your response.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Make sure you have an updated diagnosis showing that you are still getting treatment. Other than that, you’re good to go!

[@bigtime911]

Can you do a video secondaries to migraines?

[@TrueCrimePsychic]

Love this info. Thanks. I literally, genuinely deal with all of these issues and mri's prove this. I have headaches, pressure on my brain, swollen nerves and of course it all has caused PTSD anxiety etc, so I appreciate you for this.

[@clintstein8743]

Thank you for the great information. I’m sitting at 70% currently. I have 40% for back pain and 20% each for lower L/R radiculopathy and 20% for an umbilical hernia. Question: My neck constantly hurts, my right shoulder hurts, and I do get tingling in my hands and arms as well as headaches and I can’t sleep well. Thats a lot. Should I file a secondary to my back pain for all of these? I heard you should only file about two or three tops for secondary conditions however I’m really hoping to get to 100% and want to be sure. Thanks for your service and advice.

[@rodlively1413]

I just stumbled upon your videos and I really like how you break it down so the average person can understand it. I'm an older vet who left the military with reoccurring back pain and other issues from injuries and general work environment some documented and some not and some that should have been documented but don't show up in my medical records. Now I can't hardly get out of bed in the morning without extreme back pain and your 100% correct as goes the back so goes the rest of the body. I was denied recently for SCANT evidence although I have at least 2 documented back issues and was on muscle relaxers for my back the day of my separation physical. I'm appealing their decision with my VSO who seems like a decent guy but not overly helpful. Is there a VA disability for dummies book out there? I've learnt more watching a couple videos on KZbin than I have in 3 years of dealing with the VA.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

I appreciate the kind words Rod, it seems like you have a proclivity for visual/audio learning like many people. An appeal is probably the wrong route to go, firing the VSO and doing a supplemental claim with well written personal statements is nearly always the better option. VSO's dont really know anything about lay evidence so most wont be really helpful

[@genebuchanan7878]

Good question can I piggy back off this same? While in service I went to sick call for my back pains long story short can I submit a claim after being out 20 ➕ years? But I got denied 6yrs ago C&P examination saying not enough edvidence between 2001 and present.

[@rodlively1413]

@@genebuchanan7878 I got a letter from my ex wife stating that the problems started in the military and continued for at least til the time of our divorce about 14 years after I got out. My vso seems to think it MIGHT help but isn't real sure about it. My problem is that I waited until the pain got bad before I started getting any medical treatment, I got out in 85. More and more I'm thinking about talking to a lawyer , not real sure what my next move will be or even if there will be one. If I hear anything I'll keep you posted.

[@genebuchanan7878]

@@rodlively1413 thanks brother for the information we got to stick together on these VA issues!!

[@bones661]

I have a question. While serving, I had several back issues, simple walking upstairs, moving a couch, and lifting weights each are documented in my health record. Now, 5 years after I retired, I ended up with 3 herniated discs in my lower back, which have been repaired since I was also told that I have degenerative disc disease. I should note that I still have back issues. Do I file a claim for back pain and degenerative disc disease?

[@kennethmoore2266]

Thank you for information. C&P on 3 October Martinsburg VA. Back, Radiculopathy, Neuropathy. Documents EMG, pain doc, Neurologist & 12 months pain. Service connection degenerative arthritis started boot camp pain in both knees 1977. Looking for the 8620 sciatica nerve neuritis rating 40% bilateral

[@mikaileehurley5814]

I claimed lumbar spine pain with motion (I just ETS’d) do I also need to make a separate claim for SSD or will it be included when I go to my appointment (whenever that will be it’s been months)

[@usnhm1625]

I just last week had a C&P after 17 years (retired 2006). Back and neck focused. I was there for 2 hrs, that could be a good thing. They did my BP when I left, 164/100 I was in pain. Now, I am waiting for the decision to come back. Thanks for the videos.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Hoping for a favorable rating for you. Cheers

[@TrueCrimePsychic]

How did it go? Did you have a private provider do the dbq? Thanks for your time. I've been out since 2001 and have radiculopathy so filed and hoping I can get it connected

[@berlinbear11b18]

update?

[@MR_FN509]

Update?

[@kiethrosado9369]

Thank you so much for this information I’ve been trying to fight to 100% for the last two years I’m currently at 80% now that I looked at this video I have faith to get to 100! So thank you. 🙏🏼

[@JaceHerrod-wp1tk]

God answers 🙏. Served for the Glory of God. God Bless America. God Bless You. Amen🐾. ...

[@DanielB-mt2bv]

Never knew this and VA has been told of all of the things you mentioned and I only got rated 40%, I'm going back to appeal my rating. Thanks for good information!

[@stuartsulewski5569]

Back (crushed L5, herniated discs); radiating pain down both legs; left arm numbness, irritated bowel =?

[@That1Girl96]

What documentation (other than the C&P exam) is needed to prove service-connection. Would a recorded car accident work in a POV?

[@terrykline702]

Coach, First loved this video! Currently at 90%SC (true 85%), In 2016 I was awarded 20% SC on a lumbosacral strain, They denied a cervical strain, due to lack of diagnosis. I have no rating for Radiculopathy. However, I do have physical coming which I plan trying to start the process to achieve a diagnosis for the cervical strain. It's clear in your video, if I can achieve the diagnosis, I have a clear pathway to 100%. THE PROBLEM IS THE VA DOESN'T LIKE TO GIVE DIAGNOSIS'. What's your thought I getting the VA to actually diagnosis?

[@rodneyclark4425]

I’m at 90% on my disability rating. I served with an airborne ranger co. During the Vietnam war I served two combat tours and was medivac’d back both tours and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts. 50% is for PTSD. with the other 40% awarded for other issues. None of my service related back injuries have been related to any back pain. I’m now 75 and am desperately trying to get that last 10% 7:44

[@JaceHerrod-wp1tk]

🙏

[@JaceHerrod-wp1tk]

You earned 100% Veteran, God Blessed America. God Bless You. Amen🐾. ...

[@calebcdl1014]

What if i didnt say tell my (representatives for my case) that for my documents(evidence), is it still possible to say it for my c&p exam?

[@loco81187]

Do you have to file a claim for each one of those or just tell the c&p examiners? Also is this something you would explain in your personal statement?

[@senmcquire]

Can you file all these claims at the same time.?

[@Kamarodean]

yes

[@KeynesUrsula]

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[@jaeearly-e4v]

Do you have an email? I have questions but the statement will be a little long and I don't wanna take up to much space here

[@doncaba7117]

This is excellent information. Top notch info. Thank you so much. Everything is connected and ifeel every bit from the back to my feet and from my neck to right above my elbow. This is all true. I was recently diagnosed with Morton's Neuroma and receive pain management shots. Could you please do a video about that as well. I'll be truly appreciated.

[@65ccwhite]

Thank you so much for everything you do! Is that 20% rating for mild, moderate or severe neuropathy?

[@kennethmoore2266]

20% is moderate

[@luistijerina1164]

This past year I've been working on getting medical paperwork trail for my lower back, finally got a MRI scan and my cartilage between the disc on lower back is going away, and is also causing me knee pain because of the nerves going down into my legs. I was told i need to get it diagnosed to help me get it claimed better. After seeing this video i hope to get claims for what your saying because it is true. Being in pain sucks, i oray every veteran can get the benefits they deserve.

[@jessiesineath7702]

heard anything back yet? I resubmitted for back pain recently where I was denied, this time with a MRI/ diagnosis of bulging disc and a pinched nerve

[@luistijerina1164]

@@jessiesineath7702 got seen by a specialist and was told I should get %20 minimum just for the back. But still working on setting up exams to get seen and talked with.

[@sampson-y7z]

@@jessiesineath7702 I got 60 percent this week took over 40 years had about the same problem you got that MRI is good I believe that what got me my 60 percent and 8,600 dollar back pay less than 6 month do not give up try to get a C&P examiner she look out for me it really up to them it some good out there as well as bad.

[@ghost6646]

I did what you said and then the doctor was like “ well let me see if I do this and this,” he applied pressure to make me bend forward and back side to side and I made him stop half way through and told him he was starting to hurt me and to please stop. He apologized and said they VA makes them apply pressure, it’s part of the evaluation? I’m not sure if I was right and he was wrong?? Any advice Thank you

[@DallasJohnson-s1i]

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[@allenshines4986]

I’m excited about your video concerning back neck upper and lower extremities promblems, didn’t know that it was a rating for service connected. I guess old veterans like me miss out on things like that. Praise God for good I for thank you sincerely.

[@berlinbear11b18]

Hope you are well Allen

[@phantom357]

It’s been 25 years since my date of separation and I never claimed anything with the VA. I was an aircraft mechanic with hearing loss and back pain associated with degenerative disc disease. Is it too late to make an initial claim under this new act?

[@banjobones8075]

What if they awarded 10%, how do I get more?

[@myrondavis5055]

God bless you and all the vets!

[@abelmedina-aispuro3716]

Just had my C&P exam for my lower back and plantar fasciitis on 10/23/23. Waiting on decision now. I ensure to stop as soon as I felt pain, and disclosed the numbness and tingling that shoots down both my legs.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Great work, you should be getting some good news in a couple months

[@lookoutnow4996]

Any update?

[@abelmedina-aispuro3716]

Yes, granted service connect on November 21 for Back, plantar fasciitis(bilateral), tinnitus, and radiculopathy both legs. Combine rating 50%. But I submitted a new supplemental for flatfoot on 12/4/23 and the VA updated it to an increase for Plantar fasciitis to include flatfoot. Had C&P exam for flatfoot on 12/11/23.

[@abelmedina-aispuro3716]

Been on preparation for decision since 12/12/23 for the increase

[@jeanagosto7533]

I just got out and received a 40%. I was unaware of multiple other issues that I was experiencing and was told not to bring them up. But they are genuinely affecting me, should I pursue a supplemental claim?

[@mikesprouse3363]

Absolutely! File for anything that is connected to your service, or secondary to what you already receive 40% for. I have been out for 22 years and just filed my first claims and am already at 40% with lots more in the pipeline. Don't be like me and lose out on 22 years of compensation that you earned by destroying your body for your country.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

If you have the diagnosis in your service treatment records especially yes. Otherwise getting strategic with secondary claims is a great option to explore

[@davidgodshall2535]

C & P examiner reported a perfect 90 degrees of forward motion, when I actually leaned forward no more than 20 degrees. I haven't been able to bend forward more than 30 degrees or so within the last 5 years. Is there a way to challenge that or is it best to go to another MD?

[@vaclaimsacademy]

David, this happens far too often. The best thing to do is to report the examiner ASAP after your exam, at this point however a supplemental claim is likely your best bet. Cheers

[@davidgodshall2535]

Thanks, Who would I report this obvious bias to?

[@vaclaimsacademy]

@@davidgodshall2535 www.hillandponton.com/challenge-bad-cp-exam/

[@this2shallpass410]

How did you find out what the examiner reported?

[@reck8292]

Recently separated, no STR's, have back pain with VA X-Rays with some findings, in Florida. I can't find anyone to do a DBQ. I really don't want to leave it up to the C&P examiner, any tips? Definitely the most underrated VA Claims channel, my favorite by far.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Thanks for the kind words, your first move should definitely be to download your STRs from Tricare Online

[@youngerwong204]

Glad I found these useful videos this one fits my situation, just don’t know how to go about or where to start. Hard to convince the doctor or Va rep that hasn’t been in our boots.

[@jessiesineath7702]

Im confused what to do over a 15 plus years in the reserves and guard with two tours in Iraq and tons of training exercises over the years. I submitted so much and all I have SO FAR is 50 percent for PTSD. My body is shot, I went and got x rays and MRI of my lower back. I got x rays and a letter from my chiro from my neck pain, my neck has lost its natural curve which shows in the x rays. Denied for the neck pain. I just added the MRI from my lower back where it shows I have a pinched nerve and bulging disc and resubmitted that. I wish I would have resubmitted for the neck pain too.

[@fursurething8659]

What percentage do you get for a degenerative or herniated disc? Does each disc count separately? I have several.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

You could have 10 vaporized discs for all the VA cares, they’re gonna rate you based on range of motion in the C&P exam. They treat everyone the same, which makes them predictable and easy to beat

[@msknucb1762]

I received 20% for degenerative disc and 10%each lower extremities radiculopathy but in process asking increase for the radiculopathy .

[@lerryjiang3701]

I tried claiming neck pain secondary to lumbar strain, and they denied due to case law that lumbar strain or pain does not cause neck issues, which in my case was degenerative disc disease.

[@gunix28]

What about Flat Feet that led to Back Pain? I had a Flat Foot Waiver. In the Marine Corp they stop doing the sit ups. I use to complain about a popping and ping sounds when doing the 100 sit ups.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

It depends on if the doctors did there job and actually wrote down what you reported to them. The diagnosis needs to be in your records, if it is, we’re in business

[@WayneCamacho-os5gt]

I been denied service connection twice for bilateral pes planus. I reported tingerling. Up and down my legs and feet pain in my groin area. Back pain. This info was never written down I checked my records . I was diagnosed with lumbar spine curvature and degenerative disc diease. After this vid on the back pain I'll now claim the back pain. The point is the VES doctor should have told me to file for back pain . But the doctor gave me no help. Dude have your back checked out with a MRI

[@WayneCamacho-os5gt]

Oh yes I been diagnosed by VA with bilateral flat feet. I been issued sole inserts. VES even confirmed my flat feet. But no luck I claimed it as a secondary connection to my knees and hips.

[@gunix28]

It was diagnosed I had flat feet. That’s why they gave me a waiver. I also had to be in light duty a few times through out my 4yrs. They told me I had shin splits off and on back then which was written down. Since 2009 I have had the X-rays to show my back has been declining. My first chiropractor was just a regular chiropractor, but my second chiropractor is a VA certified Chiropractor along with his staff that’s the extra reason I picked him. I’m sure he would love for me to get approved then I would have to see him all the time so it’s a benefit to him.

[@kevincarey2775]

Your so right and an excellent explanation too.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

Cheers Kevin! ♟️

[@kevincarey2775]

@@vaclaimsacademy I have my 50% for PTSD. Now I am working on my secondarys.

[@bleggett29]

Also for the lower back/legs you should claim the femoral nerve separate from the sciatic nerve, if you have the appropriate symptoms. Basically pain for sciatic and numbness for femoral. I would recommend claiming these when you file and not wait until C&P to mention them to the examiner. For me I was awarded 20% IVDS thoracolumbar spine, 20% radio. lower left (sciatic), 20% radio. lower left (femoral), 20% radio. lower right (sciatic) and 20% radio. lower right (femoral).

[@itdontmatterbro]

Does anyone get a restless leg feeling in the legs from the lumbar pain as well?

[@vaclaimsacademy]

That’s a good one, I have seen lots of vets with RLS due to back

[@kuddysnuggs22020]

I followed everything you said got 40% for Back and 20 % per leg radiculopathy. They didn’t give me bilateral. What did I do wrong or what can I do?

[@jamescarley4207]

i did a C&P for my back was getting 10% after retirement.. lady totally screwed me over.. could barely walk r bend and yet she said i passed.. what a joke!!

[@Dredd2007]

I had my C&P examl for my back. The Examiner indicated radiculopathy in both lower extremities. The VA didnt rate me for radiculopathy, only my back. Should that rating be counted as well?

[@PapayaAnnihilator]

Question: What if you’ve gone to sick call and there is a notation of lumbar injury and years later it turned out to be spinal stenosis and required lumbar decompression fusion surgery. What do you believe that should be rated?

[@Kash.klipz1]

Should we be paying people our back pay for helping us increase rating people I worked with literally want 90 % of my back pay and total I basically will be paying 6,500 to them

[@jaykun3]

I have 10% for LUMBOSACRAL STRAIN and throughout the years the pain has been getting worse. So I can do this but where do I go or who do I contact to get my rating review to increase? Do I call the VA or hire an attorney?

[@michaelmedeiros5832]

Thanks for this video. I’ve got my comp/pen coming up soon. I broke my back during my enlistment and I have all those symptoms you mention.

[@sampson-y7z]

I just got a phone call from my vso stating I will be getting 60 percent for my back pain.Thank yes I did what you said do it works I was at 10 percent would it be 70 percent.

[@Nicopg12345]

I believe i claimed back and neck. i dont think i claimed SSD. From what i was told, i have 90 percent so SSD will probably give me my 100 hopefully. Im medically retired today so waiting on the fine print raring.

[@BrandiBrusco]

My initial claim and supplemental claim for my low back were put under my already neck diagnosis which has been sitting at 20% since 2019 and diagnosed in 2013. Both c&p exams were for my low back and radiculopathy. No where near my neck. The supplemental claim did add 10% radiculopathy left but doesn't say what body part nor did it add my right left leg even though it's in my nexus and medical record. Now its sitting at higher level review so maybe the third times the charm.

[@vaclaimsacademy]

A good personal statement is the missing piece here, this is a classic example of what I often talk about. In reality, they probably skimmed through your medical records and didn’t read the part about radiculopathy. The key is to anticipate the laziness and give yourself a voice to exert your interests and influence over the process. This is where bulletproof personal statements come in ♟️

[@jefferykesler3933]

Great video. I hurt my back and shoulder when I fell after getting electrocuted while working in The Navy. I was young and figured it would get better but now at 50, those old injuries from that day are coming back to haunt me. Is it to late for me to be able to file a claim?

[@DieinVeins]

I mentioned ridiculopathy to my c and p examiner because I have low back pain and a degenerative arthritis in my lumbar spine. She never asked any dbq questions only asked for a brief history of what I filed for. I checked the examiners note and she marked me as a no for ridiculopathy. I mentioned it three times. She said she’s not doing any additional diagnoses. Is this fair? Still waiting on my claim award letter.

[@marty5300]

so what happens when you have been denied previously? I got out in 2012 and was told put in claims for this and that, which I did. Had back xrays from the va and whatnot and they said unremarkable with mild straightening. My back is significantly worse now and I want to apply for increases, but I'm afraid I screwed myself with my uninformed claim when I got out. Is there any hope? for context I was in the 82nd and spent almost a decade on jump status.

[@skywalker39100]

Thank You. My Back was injured as a Young Private in The Field in Germany, Lifting Heavy equipment. Ofcourse i would get denied for My Lower Back problems. And in Desert Storm burning Wooden Restrooms.

[@jonGoward4867]

what if its a almost sharp kinda pain that radiates throughout the back and I had pain in my hip flexors that would transfer to my lower back which prevented me from running quite a few times how do i articulate that

[@edwinreyes8779]

I was in a car accident while on AD i was back home when i got into the car wreck does this count for service connected? Ever since that car accident my back been bad and had bad whiplash as well. If i can come up with the police report would that help my back claims??? Ty! Love the videos been watching nonstop 🎉

[@seanwatts8342]

I just got 10% for having a service connected actual _fractured vertebra_ with arthritis and scoliosis.... WHERE did I slip through the cracks?

[@myrealtorzara]

Would you mind guiding me Which doctor is best for back diagnosis? I am seperationg from the military and I have chronic back pain, The Doc in the Base told me to do some urine and blood test to try to make the diagnosis as arthritis after 10 sessions of physical therapy. All people in my age has arthritis. so i decided not to go with that doctor.. My body is in pain after years of working in the military and I am a female. As i am writing this I am crying getting emotional. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@howardunderwood1572]

So how do you get from 80 to 100 it’s been a 8 yr battle no dental you have to be total or unable to work, so I quess you have to wait for your dental problems to affect other issues before they see your dental problems caused other health issues so how does that helps the vet? This is something that really needs to be looked into if it hasn’t already and probably has with no positive results, I’m sure it will change at some point when enough vets are dead from issues that came from dental problems.

[@royandrews7423]

You just described me

[@Armyveteran81]

Waiting to hear back regarding my back was given 10% when I got out and just submitted increase. I get numbness in my feet and can’t sit for too long or stand without having pain

[@bluergr1990]

Thank you for posting this it help me get the words I need for my back it helps me explain everything I'll let you know how my appeal goes trying to go from 80% to 100%

[@jordans1917]

Anyone have back pain and limited ROM and a demanding job? I.e FF law enforcement, corrections officer?

[@AndresGonzalez-kp7dd]

I just got my c&p exam done on my back for an increase (currently 20%) in the first week of Jan and the np woman pushed me farther than I could, I had explained to her I cant bend over without pain she said “this is what the va requires “ so tried and she pushed me down and threw my back it is 3 weeks later and I’m still suffering in more pain, i absolutely hate the va.

[@thomasrochford2890]

Totally off subject. I was exposed to agent orange in Vietnam in Danang and also òperating offshore in Gulf of Tonkin. Diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 1998, surgically removed in 1999. Chronic thoracic pain since then. Radiated chronic pain to neck C2 thru C6. Surgery in 2015 damaged nerves chronic pain since then. Prescribed opiods since 99. Kicked opiods in 2018. Take multiple supplements and prescription pain meds to deal with pain. Had 5 month hospital and rehab stay 8/22 to 2/23. Have lymphedema since. Can i connect these dots for a VA claim. Had agent orange registry exam in 2015 but was rated level 6? 7:46

[@alexisgoforth6739]

I've only for 10% for the left and right side for my back. Totaling 20%. What did I do wrong? I want to file an increase

[@TechJedi007]

Out of curiosity, when doing a supplemental claim such as an increase for back pain, and now we want to add on SSD, would these 2 be filed separately or as one?

[@JamesMegenney]

Learning a lot from you. Do I need to go through my primary physician at the VA , in order to see specialists for my disabilities? Thank you.

[@hurkrageanderson1337]

What if you feel pain 24/7, standing, sitting, walking... even laying in bed?

[@jayrod1720]

I am at 10 for tinnitus and 10 for back pain. How do I articulate all these extra pains linked to these conditions. Can your course help me out? Thanks!

[@slyfoxxsr.941]

0:07 did ge say "for your F&&king fsmily" LOL

[@NJFireBuff]

For lower back, if my forward flexion was between 30-60 but my range of motion is more than 120 would my rating still be at 20% or would it be 10%?

[@ryanthony44]

I've been out of service for 14 years and have lumbar DDD service connected at 10%. I have plenty of neck issues documented in my medical record from the last 3 years, but nothing documented from time in service. Do I file the neck as secondary to my lumbar DDD? This is something I'll need a nexus letter for to tie the two together? I have a feeling that would be a tough battle with the VA...

[@OCHOCINCO98]

Thank you SOOO mcuh getting out this enlistment soo many health problems thank you for the info GOD BLESS!

[@joshuasmith2504]

Sir, I'm waiting for my re-eval to come back, but do you take on individual's evals or appeals personally? I have quite i a bit of stuff that's been documented and rated, but I've not reached the mythical 100%.

[@neszorrowatkins5830]

Thank you much. They did an xray and saw the issue with my back and I was denied. I now know how to express this in proper terms.

[@alfredolopez1407]

Hi Jay, have several back service connected injuries. at 90% . I am having difficulty filling out the paperwork. any suggestions? possible template? thank you.

[@suzettediaz615]

What should the diagnosis say. Because Ive been having pain forever and my Dr has not written it as a diagnosis.

[@gwenjordan4427]

Thank you for the video it is eye opening. I am just now doing a VA claim for my neck and lower back after being out for years, I have been getting injections both lower and in my cervical spine; will I need a nexus statement saying the pain is due to military service?

[@vaclaimsacademy]

The diagnoses need to be in your service treatment records, otherwise it will be quite some work to get service connected Gwen

[@realtuffhuff3193]

Your personal statement with a service incident and a current diagnosis will give you meat on the bone. If all fails call Berry Law they're great.

[@johnstreety8934]

I hurt my back in the Army went to sick call several times had X-rays done given paid medicine and instructed to use a bed board and during this time MIR technology was not yet out, all this medical instruction was documented on my medical file while in the Army. My case went to the BVA after I appeal my deny been waiting now for 3 years. It was sent back remand and a CP was done my total ROA was 85 and diagnosis with degenerative arthritis that was on my CP report.What is your opinion on my case with the information I have given??

[@garygorgo3600]

I'm a veteran of Vietman with a 50% disability rating. Im currently being treated at the Va for back pain . Since this just occurred within the last ten years. Can I put a claim in for it??

[@andresfigueroa7179]

I have all the symptoms you mentioned in the video, and I only have 20% for lower back pain. Gonna go for that 100%. Thanks for the information.

[@shawnhubbard7056]

What exactly needs to be going on with our necks in order to make a claim? I have chronic neck pain that inhibits my head movement to each side. It constantly feels like I slept in a bad position. Is that enough to make a claim? If not what does neck pain with that rating look like?

[@jrock872]

Thank you for the information! I will be reopening up my claim asap!

[@kevinwilliams6027]

Who do you get to help with this type of filing? I'm suffering with this exact issue.

[@trainerpool8919]

Is the back and neck a separate claim....I get that it's all connected but I thought those were separate claims