Va Disability Rating Cervical Radiculopathy

Radiculitis means inflammation of a nerve root and is sometimes used interchangeably with radiculopathy.

Va disability rating cervical radiculopathy. 07-13 994 DATE On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Nashville Tennessee THE ISSUES 1. The VA awards disability compensation for each Back and Spine condition that is service-connectedThe DoD will also rate service-connected conditions as long as they also make the service member Unfit for DutyFor Reservists the condition must have occurred in or resulted from an injury in the Line of Duty to qualify. The examiners report to the VA Regional Office RO where the decision is made. It looks to me from above that I should be getting a minimum of 20 disability rating.

Cervical radiculopathy can be caused by trauma degenerative changes or anything that puts pressure on the nerve root. Nerve root damage from any cause is called radiculopathy. Compensation Pension CP Exams for Radiculopathy. Rating Cervical Spine Thoracolumbar Spine.

Also as many as 30 to 60 percents of all adults have disc bulges in their lower back that are entirely symptom-free. While you may have neck pain you may also have symptoms in your hands. The Back and Spine Overview. Rating the Veterans orthopedic and neurological manifestations separately she is entitled to a 20 percent rating for a cervical spine disability a 20 percent rating for cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity and a 20 percent rating for cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity.

The highest possible VA disability rating for Radiculopathy across all radicular groups with complete paralysis is 90. Hey folks For those of my fellow vets that are suffering from back issues leading to radiculopathy in the legs how did they go about. Radiculopathy is caused by compressed nerves in the spine and results in pain numbness tingling or weakness along the nerve. When pursuing a VA disability rating for back pain its important to know.

7 posts Radiculopathy Ratings Radiculopathy Ratings. August 2 2018 Radiculopathy is when a nerve root in the spinal column is pinched and can become inflamed causing pain and discomfort. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy which means your limbs go numb you may have trouble walking or standing maintaining balance or controlling your bladder About 68 of approved SSD applicants in recent years listed 2-5 conditions on their claim forms. Post Feb 24 2017 1 2017-02-24T0849.

Diagnostic code 8510 puts the ratings into these four categories. Appropriate rating for back disability. One of the most common conditions secondary to spinal conditions is radiculopathy. In 2020 VA ratings for Radiculopathy typically range from 0 to 70 depending upon the severity of your symptoms.

You can have radicular symptoms such as numbness tingling and loss of coordination in your fingers in your upper extremity. Many veterans with cervical radiculopathy are experiencing degenerative changes in their spine that caused a herniated bulging disc or degenerative disc disease that is pushing on a nerve causing neck pain. The VA Rating for cervical radiculopathy is all based on how your shoulders arms elbows wrists and hands can move. 5237 Lumbosacral or cervical strain 5238 Spinal stenosis.

Not all disc herniations cause impingement. As many as 30 percents of all adults have symptom-free bulges or minor herniations in the cervical area. Entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right upper extremity radiculopathy associated with cervical spondylosis at C4-C5 and C5- C6. While the highest rating for neck pain will typically be forty percent unless there are secondary conditions linked to the neck condition veterans can obtain a one hundred percent rating through TDIU or total disability based on individual unemployability.

Pull Together Key Medical Documents That Support Your Spondylosis Disability Claim. Vets who receive a mailed notice should attend the exam to avoid a claim being denied. Radiculopathy may occur spontaneously or with trauma. In a December 2004 rating decision the RO assigned an initial 30 percent disability rating for cervical musculo-tendinous strain formerly diagnosed as degenerative disc disease cervical spine effective February 24 2004 the day following the Veterans separation from active service based on limitation of flexion to 20 degrees and additional limitations due to fatigue on repetitive use.

Generally VA disability ratings for back pain range from 10 to 100 and depend upon the frequency severity and duration of symptoms including Painful Motion Limitation of Range of Motion ROM and Functional Loss or Impairment. The VA rating agency routinely limit its evaluation tool only one. While radiculopathy can be va secondary conditions to cervical spine problems it can also be a sign of something worse. The VA commonly requires CP exams to rate disability and determine the connection to service.

The symptoms and location can vary and the location and nerve effected can impact a veterans VA disability rating for radiculopathy. All shoulder and elbow movements lost or seriously affected but hand and wrist are normal. I have been granted service connection for Cervical Radiculopathy Bilateral secondary to Cervical Spondylosis but was given 0 disability rating for left radiculopathy and 0 disability rating for right radiculopathy.