VA Neck Claim Secrets: Easiest Tips for a Rating Increase
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Discover the ultimate hack to boost your VA neck pain rating in this video! We dive deep into the benefits of adding bilateral radiculopathy of the upper extremities to your claim, a tip that could potentially elevate your compensation. Whether you're just beginning your VA journey or looking for ways to maximize your benefits, this video provides key insights and actionable advice. Don't miss out on understanding this game-changing element for neck pain ratings!
Struggling with a neck pain VA rating? You're not alone. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into one of the often overlooked components of VA claims: bilateral radiculopathy of the upper extremities. Understanding this can be pivotal in maximizing your VA compensation for neck pain.
We break down the relationship between neck pain and radiculopathy, and how this combination can be a powerful tool in your VA rating journey. By adding bilateral radiculopathy to your claim, you could potentially elevate your benefits, something many veterans might be missing out on.
Whether you're a seasoned veteran familiar with the VA claim process, or you're just embarking on your journey, this video is designed to provide clarity, insights, and actionable strategies to enhance your compensation.
Join us as we demystify the VA rating process, offer key insights into neck pain and radiculopathy, and equip you with the knowledge to navigate your VA claim more effectively.
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you left out this when the examiner ask you about the radiculopathy or neuropathy you state moderate or severe to get more than the 20 percent mild rating - the trigger words for higher ratings are severe for the highest ratings or moderate for the second highest ratings - Here is the key you got to state this with your first c&p or DBQ this is the key to the promise land of the 100th
Thank you because my private doc is going to fill out the form and I see on page 9 I had moderate and not Severe selected. At the moment I had a flare up of back and neck, so at this time it's definitely severe.
@@TrueCrimePsychic always say flare up happens all the time
Severe
Young man thank you for being so straightforward about conditions to claim. 😊
You got it Sandy
I knew I’d find my way back to this video. I started with 10 for back and 10 for neck. I’m now 40 back, 20 neck, 10 each leg for radiculapothy, and 20 for each arm radiculapothy. Got me over the hump from 90 to 100 P&T
Is it possible to get neck pain secondary to back pain?
@@genjustice4766 I don’t have it connected that way but I believe I’ve heard it be connected. I mean it makes sense. If your lower back is out of wack then it’s probably logical to believe that would affect your upper spine. I’d talk to your doctor about it and see what they have to say.
What did you have to say for the arms and legs. I'm going soon for neck condition
@@yolandaletitia8934 that I get tingling down my arms and legs. It can either be a numbing pain or sharp pains. When it’s a constant numbing pain it can sometimes disturb my sleep. For evidence I had an MRI showing my disc from L5-S1 bulging. I didn’t have an MRI for my upper back just an Xray. My C&P examiner was awesome with connecting it all for me.
@@genjustice4766yes I’ve just got it , cervical strain, secondary to lumbar strain
I needed this! Thank you this is the most detailed oriented video hands down.
Good stuff, sir. Not heard of the SSD but have added it to my list of potentials.
I feel like this explains so much. My behavior has been so different since a persistent neck and back injury. Horrible mood swings and irritability. I feel like I can’t even stand myself at times. I’m still in and getting help can be so hard at times
Right there with ya man, I skipped Thanksgiving this year cause my neck hurts and it makes me an asshole. I have mental health issues separate from physical pain but it wasn't until this week I really understood the somatic symptoms disorder
ABSOLUTELY🎯
I know the feeling I’m the same way
It only gets worse as you get older. So make sure you apply for va benefits. Literally it can get so bad you won't even be able to function at a normal job. I'm sorry, but its the truth.
@imveryhungry112 that's about where I'm at now
Hey Jordan you are the best of the best in explaining medical situations keep up the good works my man. God bless. Grant Ft.Hood, TX 79-83
Good video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! Very helpful information!
Glad to hear it Gloria
Dual Bilateral will also give you the 10% bonus. Also headaches from neck pain are what I get all the time, up to 50%.
could you elaborate please
extra 10%?
@seanaleta5527 if a condition is rated Dual bilateral, there is a 10% bonus on the condition. For example, 40% knees dual would be 44%. There are some other caveats, but that is the essential baseline.
@@R4PProducer example would be like back pain and pain going down both legs?
It's called bilateral factor to those who are really suffering. Not a bonus!! I see why VA denied Veteran's claim.
@@tj3988 bonus literally means 'in addition to'. I'm not denied? But I did answer the person's question. Get a life.
Great video
This literally what I have I had left arm ulnar nerve surgery, 0311 overuse and overtraining fucked up my left arm but now my whole back and both legs and arm go numb and I do feel those symptoms working on my claims right now
Thank you!
I didn’t put this on my claim but they gave me it anyway. I got 40% for right arm, 30% for left, and 20% for each leg. They said they gave it to me on my behalf because I have disc degeneration and spinal arthritis which caused nerve damage and pain. I have a lot of % for other things as well.
Somehow I got 100% p&t with SMP (section K) my first try without any help filing.
I’m going on the 23 this month for back neck leg pain from a laminectomy to correct pain been on meds now bowels messed up and have been told I have acid reflux and sleep with CPAP since 2014. And one C & P exam referee as 100% P & T in employable then now revered to a 3rd VA contractor. Grrrrr original claim 4/20/2022.
Where is your academy schollary scarf/tie today? Lol . Thanks for the video
Very helpful video got increased from the tips from this video
Love it! Congrats!
I definitely need your help. I do have a dx of neck pain/pinched nerve while in service and the injury happened on base.
Great and easy to understand information.
Adding the secondaries is appreciated and the claim SSD is something I didn’t know about.
Thank you
Great Vids! You said at around the 2 minute mark that you would link to the exact 38cfr statute but I don't see that. Please link to it. Thanks!
At first I didn’t care coping with my pains, now I have severe chronic back n neck pain. I’m mostly crying, sobbing, or angry at myself n anyone around me when the pain is too much.
I can trace my cervical pain back to head trauma in recruit training. Now my condition have worsen. I just recently submitted for a increase due to anklylosis spondylosis and radiculopathy. Have gerd abd IBS.. i have alot of service connected joint pain. The VA will check to see if my claims are legitimate. I'm sure I will get rated.
Rooting for you ♟️
Thanks for the info. I’m already rated for neck pain and Radiculopathy in both arms. Do I need a nexus letter for SSD?
I am disabled for s-1 degenerated disc.
I am at full benefits back. My back gave out and I broje my neck faling down stairs. My neck kills. Can I open up another claim due to my service claim causing me to fall? Beleve me I am just giving you a good valid question about claims and superseeding the initial claim amount.
I'm service connected to back pain, but not service connected to neck pain. I now have neckpain that I believe is related to the back pain. I've been out of the military for 8 years. Is the back pain a possible nexus for the neck pain as far as the VA is concerned?
I am waiting to see my Dr regarding the tingling. Do I need a diagnosis to claim it if I already have a lumbosacal and cervical strain that are rated 40 and 30% respectively?
Here is what i need to know. I claimed neck condition and didnt get SC. So now should i claim it as secondary to lower back pain?
There is controversy over musculoskeletal secondaries. I have seen where a lot of them are denied.
I am service connected at 20% for thoracolumbar issues and I have a diagnosis of Cervical strain with stenosis in C5-7 more severe on the left than the right (no claim submitted for my neck at this point). Upper extremity radiculopathy, bilaterally (more so on the left). Is there a way to connect my neck issues with my thoracic and lumbar issues? My claim for increase on my low back is approaching the 7-year mark as of April 2024!!! Please help!!!
Do you need a nexus letter if already service connected for back pain? Have been having neck pain and numbness in right arm for months and brought up to VA primary care Doc who ignored it. Currently going for increase on back pain and adding right leg numbness. Confused as this is the first time going for a increase since getting out in 03.
How do we get the templates?
So I got the 20 for cervical but nothing for radiculopathy. I told her about my nerves etc on both arms. So would I file new claim for that if it’s not there now?
So what if i have 40 lumbar strain with 20 percent Bi lateral radiculopithy in both legs already 3 buldging discs i havent even claimed yet and i have nevk pain also
How can I receive help with my Nexus letters?
Im getting all my stuff together to file for and increase now ive been to the va and va community providers do i need to submit all that or will they have access to see it all dince they were va community providers
Guess i need to file for all that too i cant ly down without my left arm going numb
Can shoulder ratings be secondary to cervical radiculopathy?
Would I be able to claim anything related to neck as secondary to my Spondylolisthesis?
I just had my first exam for the neck. On the neck extension test using a goniometer, the NP wrote down 60/115. What does this mean? I can barely tilt my head back so it can’t mean 60degrees.
By diagnosis, do you mean a piece of Med records that state you have neck pain? Or the doc has to specifically write down “patient has radiculapathy “?
I was diagnosed with DDD and arthritis in the neck by the VA recently after an MRI. I put in a claim for primary SC for the neck and was denied for lack of evidence. I'm already rated for bilateral knees so I put in another claim for the neck seconday to bilateral knees and was also denied because of lack of evidence. I went over my medical records and saw one complaint that I made for a stiff neck, hard to swallow, and feeling light headed. I was prescribed tylenol. Can I use that one complaint as evidence of having neck issues starting in the service and appeal the denial for neck?
Tyrone watching 😊
My lower back rating was changed to Intervertebral Disc Syndrome. Can I still claim neck pain, or is it included with this rating?
Can you do one on cancer related claims that are covered under the PACT act? For context, I am still active duty and have been treated for rectal cancer. I’m now in remission but am awaiting an MEB. I’m over 17 years TIS but I’m not counting on being able to make it to retirement. From what I understand, once you’re in remission, it’s no longer counted as a “disability” but the chemo/radiation and surgeries have been life altering. Not really sure how to approach this in the claims processes.
Residuals?
@@TheDisco672 what?
@@crabbit. Hi Crabbit, have you researched residuals in the CFR? Ex. Prostate cancer after treated you may have things like frequent urination (voiding) that’s a residual you can claim. Hopefully that makes sense.
@@TheDisco672 oh ok, yeah that makes more sense. That’s what I was alluding to in my original comment about the treatments being life altering.
@@crabbit. Just make sure if you're still active get everything in your service treatment record it will make things so much easier for you. Best of luck to you and hope you get what you deserve.
Brother I need to contact you asap with this!!!! So I’ve gotten Diagnosed by Va provider for cervicalgia .. so all I’d need is a personal statement and nexus ? I’m the personal statement will it express the numbing in BOTH my lower and upper extremities? Or will I have to get two separate statements? I haven’t got diagnosed for BL radic but my VA provider did say o have sciatica
VA Provider doesn't necessarily mean nexus, especially if you are beyond a year out of service. It just means you have it now.
Can chronic pain be diagnosed by a pain management doctor or does the diagnosis have to come from a psychiatrist as SSD?
You need an orthopedic to explain exactly why your neck hurts. If you don't have that, they won't even accept your claim.
Hello, If a ROM is to be used and your C&P examiner does not have a Goniometer, how do you combat this. Can you ask for a goniometer to be used or state that 38 CFR 4.46 and M21-1 PartI4.subpartI.3.A states so?
You report them
Jordan. is it worth it to go after smc or best to leave it alone after P&T?
That's SMK yes go for it
How do I get SSD diagnosed? What symptoms do I complain about so they know what I’m talking about
Curious aswell
I have applied to get my STR’s. How long does this normally take?
Depends where you live. Can take 6 months.
I was in a car accident in service. While transporting soldiers to and from a military hospital in my pov. All my stuff was privately taken care of.. I submitted all the documentation with my original submission in 2014. They denied me service connection and I left it alone cause I dident know what I was doing then and dident know I could appeal etc. Now all these years later I'm wondering if I could refile.
Good to see you Andres! Yes, I definitely would resubmit including evidence you are still recently being treated, evidence of being treated shortly after the car accident, any evidence of the car accident itself, and a bulletproof personal statement to tie everything together. I think you have a good shot at winning that one. Keep me posted!
@@vaclaimsacademy thank you!
A similar thing happened to me while on active duty. You need a copy of the military accident report then it's considered an in service event.
File as a supplemental claim if you have new & relevant evidence.. get copy of original claim file from vba to see what they actually had/didn't have for review.
I have cervical stenosis, spinal stenosis, and have had my left hip replaced. Do I claim all of these now or after I have my right hip replaced?
Now
Claim them all at the same time. If not, you risk losing other ratings.
I’m always with mild lower back pain and if I do something wrong it turns into aggravated pain. I retired from the Army in 2013, and got diagnosed with Degenerative Disk Disease in 2016 by a private doctor. Now, it will take more than three years for DDD to show up in X rays but I don’t have anything back related in my medical records. Should I gather docs and make a claim?
Did you check or mention in the paperwork for your exit physical anything related to back or joint pain? Have an MOS that required heavy lifting, load bearing or routinely engage in activity that could jack up your back, e.g. jumping out of perfectly good airplanes? If not, maybe get lay statements if anyone can corroborate any symptoms.
Otherwise, check out "VA Madness." He might give you some ideas in his spine, neck or knee vids.
@@jdminn4good info....thank you
Please, please, please, continue to visit the VA to document you are still having issues with your pain. If not, they will give you a 0% rating thinking your pain is not bad enough.
Does getting it looked at at sick call or appointment count as nexus if I’m still in service?
I would think YES. Any in service record is valuable
No but that really helps because it is in your active duty medical record make sure you take the whole thing when you leave active duty
Hey Jordan I have an intent to file and I have about month and a half to file a claim within my 1 year time frame from separating. I’m still collecting claim data and I’m afraid I don’t have enough documentation. What are the penalties if I don’t file within that one year and is there a way to extend this 1 year intent to file?
File they will deny then file appeal which extents the intent to file
@user-tq7ks2xu1c you have another year after you file a claim to upload evidence and such. VA is a nonadversarial system so you have as many chances as you need to get it right, just be thorough and honest, eventually you'll get there
You can still claim anytime. At the age of 65, I went from 30% to 70%. But I'm not finished.
Just be sure to have a good VA medical system, unlike NE Florida. I moved to central Texas, who has a far better VA system.
Do you file separately for BL Rid. Or just mention it at C&P?
From what Jordan states in other videos, you must volunteer the information at the C&P exam DURING your eval from the doc for the injury that’s being looked at.
I was diagnosed for this and mentioned it to my C&P examiner and was rated for both bilateral upper and lower extremities! Personal statement and the treating physician mentioned in med record what I had on my personal statement how and when it occurred in service.
Can't alot of musculoskeletal conditions be effectively treated by a chiropractor or PT? Interesting to me they don't require this before giving someone a rating or permanent and total. Any opinion on this?
They're probably not as good a source for disability status because they really depend on doctor diagnosis, referrals and scans in order to treat. IMO.
the va needs to be rid of the stupid low IQ human garbage working there.
@@shepatown even with MRIs and Xrays and bone scans these low IQ dirtbags at the VA still lie in medical records and minimize the pain veterans are in. This is the human scat veterans served so they would be free.
They check for all this stuff. If it's a problem that can be easily fixed they won't rate you. But if you have something permanent like arthritis if the cervical spine, there are no known cures for that condition at this point medically.
Hi Vets. I need help. I just received my 80% rating. It's a total rating. Spasms and Sciatica. I have at 10% for tinnitus, and I suffer from neck pain, headaches and this ringing in both ears is killing me. I I focus on it I will go insane. I would love for it to go away this rigging in my ears. I would like to make another claim, but don't want to pay claim shark. Thank you.
File you claim.
I have a 20% rated low back condition that is being reviewed for an increase that I won't know the conclusion of until about December. I suspect they may rate it much higher since I am unable to walk without a walker, or quad cane now. I now have a nexus letter for secondaries, that includes my neck pain, and other conditions written up by my private physician. Do I need to file those secondary claims now - while the VA is still reviewing my primary claim?
If you are planning to pay $$$$ for nexus letters, then I would wait until the primary claim gets apprived
@@vaclaimsacademy Thanks! My doctor charged my insurance and made it part of a regular visit, as we discussed my physical problems for treatment purposes. Writing the letter was free. He humorously refused to fill out any DBQ's. I don't blame him. Those DBQ's would've take hours. I'll also check with the VSO on this and decide if I should wait for the decision. Thanks again!
Doing a new claim at this point may delay your current claim as they may lump them together, so be aware of that. At minimum, do an intent to file to preserve your date of claim.
@@jdminn4 Thanks! That might be a good thing, but I will look into it further.
@@shepatown I understand your already rated for your back correct? than why would you wait to file your secondaries when you already have your doctors diagnoses and a Nexus.. I had the same issue but I wasn't even rated yet for my back-Pedr my VSO We filed my Mntl hlth claim secondary with the lower back claim-I had diagnoses for both. I was approved for both
Personal Statements for What. I am not a licensed doctor. I am not suppose to diagnose myself using a personal statement.
You write the personal statement in addition to getting a diagnosis from a doctor.
Becarful because those are not P&T disabilities (permanent and total)
Were you a Defender?
Once you reach 100%, do these other claims, such as 70% more, get added to now be 170%?
No, in fact if you are already at 100% it’s almost always a good idea to NOT file a new claim
I think you forgot to do this 1:55
Good video. Im telling you personally, neck issues will destroy your life. And the only treatmenrts are opiods or spine fusions. Good luck.
So I get out in 98 days. Terminal in 48 days. Working on getting my medical records from my PCM, therapist, etc.
My question is, is it worth doing a BDD claim if I don’t have all my records and then just filing a separate claim later on afterwards, or should I just wait till I have everything together. I’m not certain that I’ll have all my paperwork together before the 90 day mark.
I would wait so that you have a better full claim to submit.
@@muffinsparadise8228 I was kind of thinking the same thing. Allows my separation physical and other exams to be put into my service treatment record, as well as allow for personal statement letters and NEXUS letters to be drafted.
@@OsKxCinderBDD is a must and you will do all your exams before getting out, Wtf?
@@wooster1414 only if you have your shit together before the 90 day mark, in which I only had a few days to even get a ton of diagnosis.
Veterans will listen more to your videos if you would talk a whole lot more about that Veterans DO NOT need "Nexus" letter.
They need a doctor to say they believe the neck injury was related to service. All claims require this.