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1 P ford residence southampton, ny Va disability l5-s A ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Indianapolis, Indiana THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to an increased rating for bilateral spondylolysis, L5 with first degree spondylolisthesis L5 upon S1 and spina bifida with degenerative joint disease and spondylosis of lumbar spine,. 5 days ago. I am no nuerologist but I have Disc Disease in L3, L4, L5 and L5 S1 I knwo that it hurts me everyday. Any advice from those of you cursed as I am with a bad back let em know. Should I wait a period of time before putting this or right now since the claim just came back? I told the fellow I woud post it and find. of Veterans' Affairs (VA). In that decision, the RO assigned an initial disability rating of 20 percent for a service- connected low back disability, described as L5- S1 degenerative disc disease with mild disc desiccation and foraminal narrowing with chronic left lower lumbar radiculopathy of the L5 root. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Citation Nr:

2 Decision Date: 05/01/98 Archive Date: 05/20/98 DOCKET NO ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in New Orleans, Louisiana THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to an increased rating for the post operative residuals of a herniated L5-S1 intervertebral disc. The veteran's lumbar spine disability classified as Grade I anterolisthesis of L4/L5 with facet osteoarthritis, L4-L5 stenosis, and impaired mobilities is currently manifested by degenerative disc and joint disease. X-ray examination showed degenerative disc disease at L1 with mild retrolisthesis and spondylosis at L2- S1. Entitlement to restoration of a 40 percent rating for low back pain with herniated nucleus pulpous L5-S1, now diagnosed as status post L5-S1 left hemilaminectomy, foramenotomy, L5-S1 microdiscectomy with advanced degenerative disc disease, effective December 1, Entitlement to a disability rating in excess of ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Nashville, Tennessee THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent

3 for service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine status post L5-S1 discectomy with failed back syndrome for. In a statement with evidence received in July 2012, the Veteran indicated that he wanted to be reevaluated for his service connected low back disability and. Accordingly, the issues of entitlement to an increased rating for service connected lumbar disc degeneration and herniation, status-post anterior fusion, L5-S1 and. Jan 27, It is thus surprising that Veterans receive disability ratings of 10 to 20% for back injury, but receive much higher ratings and unemployability for conditions the second and third lumbar vertebrae is called the L2-L3 disc, and the disc between the fifth lumbar and first sacral vertebrae is called the L5-S1 disc. Can I Get Disability Benefits for Back Pain? If you have a spine disorder that limits movement or causes chronic back pain, Social Security disability bene. Posts about writing a lay statement for depression for va disability written by OPM Disability Retirement Lawyer and Federal Disability Retirement Attorney. Individual Unemployability allows VA to pay certain Veterans at the 100% disability

4 rate. Our disability attorneys have represented hundreds of claimants with their MetLife disability claim or denial of disability insurance benefits. Posts about va light duty policy for long term illness written by OPM Disability Retirement Lawyer and Federal Disability Retirement Attorney. In a statement with evidence received in July 2012, the Veteran indicated that he wanted to be reevaluated for his service connected low back disability and. Accordingly, the issues of entitlement to an increased rating for service connected lumbar disc degeneration and herniation, status-post anterior fusion, L5-S1 and A ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Indianapolis, Indiana THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to an increased rating for bilateral spondylolysis, L5 with first degree spondylolisthesis L5 upon S1 and spina bifida with degenerative joint disease and spondylosis of lumbar spine,. 5 days ago. I am no nuerologist but I have Disc Disease in L3, L4, L5 and L5 S1 I knwo that it hurts me everyday. Any advice from those of you cursed as I am with a bad back let em know. Should I wait a period of time

5 before putting this or right now since the claim just came back? I told the fellow I woud post it and find ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Nashville, Tennessee THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for serviceconnected degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine status post L5-S1 discectomy with failed back syndrome for. Jan 27, It is thus surprising that Veterans receive disability ratings of 10 to 20% for back injury, but receive much higher ratings and unemployability for conditions the second and third lumbar vertebrae is called the L2-L3 disc, and the disc between the fifth lumbar and first sacral vertebrae is called the L5-S1 disc. of Veterans' Affairs (VA). In that decision, the RO assigned an initial disability rating of 20 percent for a service- connected low back disability, described as L5- S1 degenerative disc disease with mild disc desiccation and foraminal narrowing with chronic left lower lumbar radiculopathy of the L5 root. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Citation Nr: Decision Date: 05/01/98 Archive Date: 05/20/98 DOCKET NO ) DATE ) ) On appeal

6 from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in New Orleans, Louisiana THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to an increased rating for the post operative residuals of a herniated L5-S1 intervertebral disc. The veteran's lumbar spine disability classified as Grade I anterolisthesis of L4/L5 with facet osteoarthritis, L4-L5 stenosis, and impaired mobilities is currently manifested by degenerative disc and joint disease. X-ray examination showed degenerative disc disease at L1 with mild retrolisthesis and spondylosis at L2- S1. Entitlement to restoration of a 40 percent rating for low back pain with herniated nucleus pulpous L5-S1, now diagnosed as status post L5-S1 left hemilaminectomy, foramenotomy, L5-S1 microdiscectomy with advanced degenerative disc disease, effective December 1, Entitlement to a disability rating in excess of. Posts about va light duty policy for long term illness written by OPM Disability Retirement Lawyer and Federal Disability Retirement Attorney. Posts about writing a lay statement for depression for va disability written by OPM Disability Retirement Lawyer and Federal Disability

7 Retirement Attorney. Individual Unemployability allows VA to pay certain Veterans at the 100% disability rate. Can I Get Disability Benefits for Back Pain? If you have a spine disorder that limits movement or causes chronic back pain, Social Security disability bene. Our disability attorneys have represented hundreds of claimants with their MetLife disability claim or denial of disability insurance benefits. of Veterans' Affairs (VA). In that decision, the RO assigned an initial disability rating of 20 percent for a service- connected low back disability, described as L5- S1 degenerative disc disease with mild disc desiccation and foraminal narrowing with chronic left lower lumbar radiculopathy of the L5 root. FINDINGS OF FACT A ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Indianapolis, Indiana THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to an increased rating for bilateral spondylolysis, L5 with first degree spondylolisthesis L5 upon S1 and spina bifida with degenerative joint disease and spondylosis of lumbar spine,. Entitlement to restoration of a 40 percent rating for low back pain with herniated nucleus pulpous L5-S1, now diagnosed as status

8 post L5-S1 left hemilaminectomy, foramenotomy, L5-S1 microdiscectomy with advanced degenerative disc disease, effective December 1, Entitlement to a disability rating in excess of. Citation Nr: Decision Date: 05/01/98 Archive Date: 05/20/98 DOCKET NO ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in New Orleans, Louisiana THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to an increased rating for the post operative residuals of a herniated L5-S1 intervertebral disc. Jan 27, It is thus surprising that Veterans receive disability ratings of 10 to 20% for back injury, but receive much higher ratings and unemployability for conditions the second and third lumbar vertebrae is called the L2-L3 disc, and the disc between the fifth lumbar and first sacral vertebrae is called the L5-S1 disc. In a statement with evidence received in July 2012, the Veteran indicated that he wanted to be reevaluated for his service connected low back disability and. Accordingly, the issues of entitlement to an increased rating for service connected lumbar disc degeneration and herniation, status-post anterior fusion,

9 L5-S1 and. 5 days ago. I am no nuerologist but I have Disc Disease in L3, L4, L5 and L5 S1 I knwo that it hurts me everyday. Any advice from those of you cursed as I am with a bad back let em know. Should I wait a period of time before putting this or right now since the claim just came back? I told the fellow I woud post it and find. The veteran's lumbar spine disability classified as Grade I anterolisthesis of L4/L5 with facet osteoarthritis, L4-L5 stenosis, and impaired mobilities is currently manifested by degenerative disc and joint disease. X-ray examination showed degenerative disc disease at L1 with mild retrolisthesis and spondylosis at L2- S ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Nashville, Tennessee THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for serviceconnected degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine status post L5-S1 discectomy with failed back syndrome for. Can I Get Disability Benefits for Back Pain? If you have a spine disorder that limits movement or causes chronic back pain, Social Security disability bene. Posts about va light duty policy for long term illness written by

10 OPM Disability Retirement Lawyer and Federal Disability Retirement Attorney. Our disability attorneys have represented hundreds of claimants with their MetLife disability claim or denial of disability insurance benefits. Individual Unemployability allows VA to pay certain Veterans at the 100% disability rate. Posts about writing a lay statement for depression for va disability written by OPM Disability Retirement Lawyer and Federal Disability Retirement Attorney. POST OFFICE BOX 3037 BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK PHONE: (631) FAX: (631) info@prestontphillips.com home datamax mark ii default password Does valium relieve back pain is robaxin a strong muscle relaxer French relolution slogans Adderall shortness of breath Slender man online unblocked THIS PAGE WAS LAST UPDATE ON 04/13/01 COPYRIGHT 2000 Va disability l5-s1 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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