I am currently in the IDES process. I have been recommended to the PEB for "solely" degenerative disk disease in my lumbar region. The Surgeon said I should claim every ailment once I talk to the VA MSC and they will evaluate these claims via the VA process and then create a NARSUM for the PEB on what the VA rates, in turn, the Army will determine its rating.
I have various spinal cord injuries throughout my entire spine. (Degenerative arthritis of the spine, spinal stenosis, intervertebral disc syndrome. Cervical degenerative joint disease with stenosis and foraminal narrowing. Cervical and Lumbar radiculopathy)
I recently was rated at 100% T&P by the VA. (November 2018)
My question is, should I reclaim any spinal cord issues and reopen the claims on specific problems related to my injuries for it to be included in the NARSUM?
Even if I reclaim all of my spinal cord injuries and PTSD and do not reclaim/ reopen my other issues, I will still have 100% with the VA.
I do not want to lose my VA ratings, but I want to ensure I receive above a 30% rating from the Army.
Any advice would be helpful.
Thank you
I recently came off of active duty orders on June 6th, 2018. I have 20 years of service, 14 years of active duty combined with National Guard and Reserves but 20"good years" total.
I have various spinal cord injuries throughout my entire spine. (Degenerative arthritis of the spine, spinal stenosis, intervertebral disc syndrome. Cervical degenerative joint disease with stenosis and foraminal narrowing. Cervical and Lumbar radiculopathy)
I recently was rated at 100% T&P by the VA. (November 2018)
My question is, should I reclaim any spinal cord issues and reopen the claims on specific problems related to my injuries for it to be included in the NARSUM?
Even if I reclaim all of my spinal cord injuries and PTSD and do not reclaim/ reopen my other issues, I will still have 100% with the VA.
I do not want to lose my VA ratings, but I want to ensure I receive above a 30% rating from the Army.
Any advice would be helpful.
Thank you
I recently came off of active duty orders on June 6th, 2018. I have 20 years of service, 14 years of active duty combined with National Guard and Reserves but 20"good years" total.