I’m a ARNG member and my unit officially received IDES notification yesterday. The injury (LOD) was from while on active duty and I have the completed DA2173 to prove it.
“intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region; Patellofemoral disorder right knee, effusion right knee”
I’ve been in physical therapy for months and it has gotten worse. Pain now goes up and down my back and into my legs. I don’t sleep well because of the pain, have headaches all the time and am also dealing with mental health issues/complications of not being able to be as physically active without pain. I’ve had some days where I can’t get out of bed for half the day after doing lawn work. I used to flip homes full time and now am not supposed to lift more than 30lbs which is now part of my permanent
How do I decide if I should pick IDES or LDES progress?
Will either process evaluate all the issues and not just the original LOD? - I’ve been telling my physical therapist all the issues but haven’t seen the paperwork. One AF doctor told me I needed suck it up and take more pain meds because “we all are getting old” and everyone takes meds.
My life has forever changed and I want to do what I can to secure my future family/kids. I don’t want to loose my change to appeal or request a increase of my VA rating if it’s not rated right or if things keep getting worse - what are the benefits/downsides of going though each?
“intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region; Patellofemoral disorder right knee, effusion right knee”
I’ve been in physical therapy for months and it has gotten worse. Pain now goes up and down my back and into my legs. I don’t sleep well because of the pain, have headaches all the time and am also dealing with mental health issues/complications of not being able to be as physically active without pain. I’ve had some days where I can’t get out of bed for half the day after doing lawn work. I used to flip homes full time and now am not supposed to lift more than 30lbs which is now part of my permanent
How do I decide if I should pick IDES or LDES progress?
Will either process evaluate all the issues and not just the original LOD? - I’ve been telling my physical therapist all the issues but haven’t seen the paperwork. One AF doctor told me I needed suck it up and take more pain meds because “we all are getting old” and everyone takes meds.
My life has forever changed and I want to do what I can to secure my future family/kids. I don’t want to loose my change to appeal or request a increase of my VA rating if it’s not rated right or if things keep getting worse - what are the benefits/downsides of going though each?
