sciatica

Hello, So I just have started my med board process, and today I talked to my VA representative to add claims. He told me that my referred condition is “low back pain” only. I want to add peripheral neuropathy such as sciatica or radiculopathy into my referred conditions. I’ve talked to my Peblo...

My board has just started and I am looking for anyone that may have been separated from the USMC with knee root meniscus repair, acl replacement, lower back (L4,L5,S1) degenerative disc, sciatica, stenosis, and other issues common with those. I had to have three surgeries on my knee over two...

Hello, My board has just started and I am looking for anyone that may have been separated from the USMC with knee root meniscus repair, acl replacement, lower back (L4,L5,S1) degenerative disc, sciatica, stenosis, and other issues common with those. I had to have three surgeries on my knee over...

It took me a while today to decide if I was going to post this or not. Honestly, I am scared out of my mind right now. So much is at stake, and I am not sure I am making the right decision. I am sorry for the novel, but I wanted portray what I have going on as best I could. 2011, Afghanistan...

Hello all, I am glad to post an update that I finally heard from my PEBLO. Within a month I was able to file my VA claim. I think this is normal for the timeline though. However i'm a little worried about my referring condition for DOD. I do want to aim for the 30% because i still need to get...

Hey everyone, I just got a call from NVLSP that they would take my case. I am awaiting my FPEB date. They said I could only use them or Navy appointed counsel but not both due to the regulations. They seem to have a great reputation and also said if FPEB does not go in my favor they will...

Short and sweet: Code 37 since 7 Dec 16, no further updates at all. What should I do/expect? Detailed version: My PCM stated I would be undergoing an MEB and likely be found unfit for duty. I am okay with that and understand "most" of the process. Yet, it appears I'm stuck in limbo or...

Length of Service: 8 years and 7 months Rate/Rank/Pay Grade: QM1 E6 (E6, 3 years at pay grade) PEB commenced: 13May16, NAVHOSP Jacksonville Treating Physicians: Retired USN 06 Pain Management at NAVHOSP Jax Civilian Neurosurgeon Saint Vincent's Spine & Brain...

For what it's worth my name is Kevin. I have been in 3 1/2 years. July of 2014 (6 months after getting to my unit) I sustained an injury during a sports pt event playing football. My back immediately started hurting, and shortly thereafter I went to our Battalion Aid Station to get checked out...

Greetings, I've been lurking on this page for some time now, but am just now posting. First, a little about me. I am Army, I have more than 20 years of service, and I am pretty jacked up. I was more or less pretty fit until about a year ago. Now I have two herniated lower lumbar discs with one...