Recent content by Scott Costello

Jason thank you so much for the quick response. Scott

My PEBLO is telling me that just because my IPEB did not include VASRD code 5241 (spinal fusion), which I have at L5/S1, that this alone is not reason enough to request a formal PEB. Any suggestions? The IPEB and VA did rate me on code 5242 at 20%. What about the fact that the VA examiner in...

Found out today I am probably getting an LOR for failing to diet enough to make my waist measurement. This will probably come with a UIF as this is my third failure. I will know more on Friday afternoon/evening for most of you. Did you know that if you do not fit into the standard size 50...

Congrats to both of you!! Scott

“Do you have a 469 DLC? Have you gone to the HAWC with that? Have you been referred to an MEB? Need some more details, but at a minimum, ensure you disagree with the demotion and appeal, if necessary. “ Author Jason I have a 469, I will bring a copy home tomorrow. It basically limits me to...

My diagnoses was a ruptured disc at L5/S1 May of 2010. Attempted disc replacement June of 2010 was unsuccessful and July 2010 I had that disc fused. I was exempted from all events until Feb of 2011, because they had performed an abdominal surgery. Now almost a year post-op, I am facing an...