spine and back

Had an emergency back surgery on L5/S1 disk in Feb due to losing filling in my right leg (butt cheek to foot). After the surgery the pain in my back got worse and the right leg is still the same. It’s either numb or in pain. Lost the ability to push off my right leg. Have a really hard time...

There is mild decrease in the L5-S1 disc space, which may be congenital or indicative of mild degenerative intervertebral disc disease, otherwise, normal spine. ************************************************************************************** MRI L-Spine Without Contrast Report on 07 Nov...

Referred conditions: 1. Lumbar degenerative disc disease, degenerative arthritis/spondylosis/facet arthrosis, spinal canal stenosis with L4-L5 disc abutting the traversing bilateral L5 nerve roots, and L5-S1 disc protrusion that abuts the traversing left S1 nerve root. 2. Left L5 and S1...

I received my C&P exam results and I am floored....speechless at the ROM.... very disappointed at the retired LCDR (Navy) that is a QTC examiner that just decided to write down ROM percentages that were definitely not mine. Based on his ROM I will be getting 10%. I'm actually angry at how he...

Hello everyone! I'm wondering if anyone can tell me by recent experience or medical knowledge what percentage ratings folks are getting for serious spinal conditions these days? I've just been referred to an MEB and have 15 years in service. The following conditions have been noted on my...

Hello, So I've gone through the informal hearing and was given ratings of 20/70 unfit, sep w/o benefits with severance pay. I've opted to request a formal Hearing that will take place later this month. Background: 14 years 10 months AD Marine Corps infantry. Initial injury during BN hump in...