3 Proven Tactics to WIN Your Back Pain VA Disability Claim in 2024 [Updated]
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BACK PAIN 38 CFR: www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/...
00:00 Intro
00:40 Let Your Story Be Heard!
01:36 The Foundation
02:48 Common Missteps
06:00 Back Pain C&P Exam Guide
08:12 Bonus
Are you a Veteran suffering from back pain? Learn about how VA disability ratings work for back conditions and get your questions answered.
In this video, we'll cover:
How the VA rates back pain under their Schedule for Rating Disabilities
The range of ratings from 10% to 100% depending on severity
What the average rating is for back pain and why
How to get the highest rating of 100% for back conditions
Key factors like range of motion, painful motion, and functional loss that determine your rating
Getting separate ratings for multiple back conditions
Common secondary conditions to back pain like radiculopathy
Ratings for back pain depend on:
✓ Limitation of range of motion - measured with a goniometer
✓ Painful motion - even with good ROM
✓ Functional loss - impact on daily activities, fatigue, weakness
Even if you have full range of motion, pain during movement qualifies for at least a 10% rating. The highest 100% rating is for unfavorable ankylosis of the entire spine.
You can be rated for multiple back conditions if they cause different levels of impairment. Secondary conditions like radiculopathy can also be rated separately.
Important: This is educational information, not legal advice. Consult with an accredited professional for personal guidance on your claim.
Watch now to learn more about how the VA rates back pain and get your questions answered! Don't miss these critical insights.
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Because of your info and being a part of your grandmaster course I just went from 50% to 100% as of 3/8/24 just off of radiculopathy upper and lower. I was actually gathering evidence for 4 other claims (3 high roller claims) before the ruling. Did not think I would hit 100% just off radiculopathy. I’ll still file the other claims bc I already did the work on them with all evidence and have an ITF open. Just makes my 100% P&T even more bulletproof when it’s all said and done when those get SC. So I thank you so much for all that you have done for me and other vets! Chow! ✌🏾😉
Congrats brother
Amazing work, you’ve done a tremendous thing for your entire household, congrats
How much u pay for it?
@@rickkane8043 pay for what?
Ciao*
Hello Jordan, I’ve finally hit 90% rating 😅. And now have filed an increase for my lower back rated now at 20% service connected. I’ve filed for an increase and filed for radiculopathy for both legs and hip problems. I have used your strategies through the VSO’s which has been a challenge! But, with your videos and their help I’ve hit 90% Thank You. Now I wait on C&P examines and praying for 100% P&T. I will keep you updated. I hope you and your family are doing great! 🙏
I am in the same boat as you. I have 90% disability and just applied for the 100% for my back. I had surgery when I was 87 years old. I am now 93. The VA does not want to give me that 10%. The reason is their stupid mathematics. I am still waiting for an answer from them.
Bought me one of those scopes to see exactly what their angles look like before I go.
I also made the mistake of being a c&p hero I can push through the pain which the noted but that didn’t change my final angle they noted. Also don’t downplay ur pain. Tell them ur worse day not necessarily ur pain that day.
This is the same info my VSO gave when I got out about a decade ago. He was awesome and got me 90% by following his direction. Make sure you're honest and don't push through the pain no matter what. That's how they lowball you. This is great info. Thank you for sharing this for our brothers and sisters.
Great VSO, and thanks Chris
The old version of this helped me greatly. Spent 7 years underated before Jordan's break down. Thanks for breaking down the wall of silence that is the VA Jordan 🔥
It’s always great to see you AndresLuna, I’m so glad it helped. Have a great weekend!
You just described me 20 for the back .. fighting for more now
Definitely have the Mingling ;^)
Had an L5S1 discectomy.. waited over 20 years ... don't be like me Vets.. Go Get what you are Due
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Perfect timing sir. My podiatrist agreed that me service recorded foot injury is the direct cause of my VA treated knees, hips and back pain. I just saw my Back Dr yesterday and asked for similar reporting from him. I plan to file these with GERD/ IBS this week, prior to the new G.I, rate changes.
Great information!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!👍
Thanks For The information. After My Deployment To Desert Storm, And While in Germany in The Field, I injured My Lower Back lifting a Very Heavy Spade Box in The Mud. I reported To Sick Call Clinic. They still want more Proof. At 52, My Lower Back still Hurts. And that Service Connected injured happened when I was 20 Years Old.
The old video was great as well. Watched it before my third CP exam for my back.
Thank you for this video and information MUCH NEEDED!!!
Cheers Kent
Thank you for producing this video, by the way, you are a sharp dresser. Keep up the great work.
I hurt my back in the desert and have tingling down my legs. Got 20%
God bless you young man
God bless you too
Thank you Jordan, great video. Could you possibly do a video, on medical records? The official ones, not just MHS Gen. I was wondering if sick call visit’s would be in there for injury’s? Like what all would be in there?
Was denied for thoracolumbar strain for back connection with no record, but was diagnosed with disability (favorable findings) at c&p.
Was a heavy wheel and track mechanic forward support. Not sure where to go with this-
Your videos are very educational and wish I had come across them before initial claims started. Thx
I have lower back pain. I dont know how i got it in the navy but I worked on the flight deck as an ABH. I was a ‘yellow shirt” and did landing signals on harriers and helos. I don’t know if i should fill out the PACT act since i was exposed to jp5 and jp 8 fuel and exhaust for years.
Yes you should...and hurry
back in 2016 I got 40 for my back 10 for pain down right leg I told them that i had pain down both legs but it is not hurting on my left side ATM of the C&P exam so they only gave me percentage for one leg. . I have a grade 1 slip L5 S1 and a couple bulging disc above the slipped disc. I went to the DAV they filled my paper work out and sent it in, waited less then 4 months it came back you did not fall you did not get hurt during the military. Needless to say made me mad so I dug through my records pulled out the back injury and sent it in. Now at the time I thought that the VA looked at your records. I then ask the DAV doesnt the VA look through your records they said NOPE, they only look at what you send in and what the C&P exam results state / show. they did however send me to xray for my hip as well came back that I had degenerative hip disease in my right hip, which I am not getting anything from it.
I already have a rating for my back, I was diagnosed with radiopathy on my right leg and now it’s in the left as well. How do I go about filing for the secondary issue?
Hello Jordan, do you do any videos on disputing incorrect information in VA medical record by a provider? Ex: I just reviewed my record and noticed 4 months ago a physical therapist wrote that my front flexion was fingers 3” off ground. Also stated I can turn 45 degrees side to side. 1. I don’t remember being tested for these movements and 2. I barely can touch my knees.
Do I just respond in secured message and stating my case?
I filed for back pain. I had ample medical evidence, current diagnosis, chronic symptoms, a nexus letter, and a personal statement. Denied in record time. It's in HLR now.
This clown is full of crap. 💩
Don't give up.
I know this post is from two weeks ago, but did you have an actual in-service event? Also, did you have treatment from your in-service event all the way to the current date that’s so many people leave out. A nexus letter from a doctor doesn’t mean much if you don’t have chronicity of treatment. you have to show that your back pain is chronic and that you’ve received treatment otherwise they won’t see it as service connected. I know so many people that have a several year gap from their military service to when they started seeing a doctor about their pain, VA most likely will not connect something like that.
@@Kenbot2 that’s just not true at all.
@@itguru2037what’s not true? Everything I said is from M 21 38 CFR please inform me of what I said that isn’t true. Or are you someone who gets denied and then blames the VA? I really want to hear your response back by fact, not your opinion.
Hi Jordan, I'm going through the VA process right now and have been for over 2 years. This video was spot on for me and my back situation. I pushed through the pain initially. They made a decision on my back already, but want to file for increase. I want to do your VA academy as I think it would help me a lot, however, I'm not sure which level would be best for me. Thoughts? Thank you so much!
I pushed past my point of pain and it worked against me. I regret it now. Received only 10%
Very common, pretty simple to fix with a supplemental claim though since now you know 👍
Semper Fi brotha 👊🏽
taking notes, I’m 70 w 20/20 r n l radiculopaThy n lumbar disk disease
Going to try for increase now
Go get em 🫡 Make sure you are current on your treatment before applying
I am 71 my brother with 10% for tinnitus and 50% for depressive disorder. I am suffering from lower and upper radiculoperthy with an injury suffered while stationed in Japan in 1973. Im filing a suplimental claim as we speak. Also have degenerative disk disease. This guy really offers some good information. Get what you deserve.
I filed for an increase from watch your last video. Really felt I should've gonna an increase. I don't think my cp examiner put down the right numbers. Also didn't put don't what I told her. it cost me. I currently have 20 for my back. Should be increase to at least 40 plus all the extra things you mentioned. I think I was her last back claim and she didn't know what she was doing. Cuz she had to check a book during my exam. Time to do another claim soon.
My husband has 70%ptsd. Told his doc about his lower back pain and even had ct scans from the ER. He sent him to a PT and did stretches but didnt want anything to do with helping him file a claim with the VA.
Doctors treat health conditions. It's not common to have one that will help you with a claim. At least that's true for most VA doctors.
@jprahl56560 so how do you make a claim on back issues if even regular doctors don't want to help you.
We have decided to go with anxiety claim. I didn't know this could be separate claim from his PTSD.
Hello, Ive been going to BH for 2 years. 2 months ago the provider diagnosed me with PTSD from a sharp related incident. How much would that percentage be ? Also can you do a percentage video for female related conditions such as utis, or cervical related issues
Are Flexion and Extension rated together, or separately?
I went for a C and P exam in 2018 for a increase of my 40% service connected back issue. The quak they sent me to never used the divice. I layed on a table and he had me lift my legs and that was it. I dont believe he liked Vets to start with he was very rude so i lost the claim. Now in 2023 new xrays and mri in 2024 showed severe new back issues. So im starting again. I should have won the last attempt. Unreal
Yeah, I had my C&P exam on 6/10/24 and the PA was a rude douche bag from the start of the exam. I really had to restrain myself from losing my temper.
curious to all, I am terrible at explaining my issues to a doctor. I am in the mindset suck it up. If I need to get diagnosed and then maybe later get a letter from a doctor, who is the best doctor to go see to get that started?
I followed your technique during my cp exam but I still denied for my lower back. When I go to my exam I’m using cane to walk cause my back, hips and knee are hurting. I have even have hips surgeries started with a back pain. Also my back pain is in my military records but I don’t have nexus letter, personal letter I just send my records in military and don’t include my medical records when I treated by civilian doctors and images. Probably if I got nexus maybe I get approved right now I still can’t walk without cane. I go check out your program I might get from 90 to 100.
How do you get 20% for radiculitis/radiculopathy? I have 10% in one leg only.
I don't have a diagnosis. I injured me back during training 10 years ago and was transported to a hospital, but I couldn't continue training until I was cleared so my NCO told me if I don't clear then I can't continue training and would separate me. I force myself to tell the doc to sign me off for full duty. It was denied once because the examiner said in the med record it said "you were fit for full duty" but in reality my back still hurts... Any advice?
I'll be separating and i'd like to use BDD overseas so I can get my VA claims done while in service, do you have any advice for that? Super interested in your program.
Is your program geared more towards those who haven’t gone through the claims process before? Or is it helpful if we already receive disability compensation and want to be reevaluated?
Have only 10% disability for tinnitus. After 25 years out of service I finally saw my medical records. Don’t have anything there for my back but did suffer a mild concussion and is documented in my military medical records. Can I link or service connect my bad back and sciatic nerve pain to a concussion suffered while on active duty? Also, I was a mechanic. Hurt my back and knees due to my job. PLEASE HELP.
i want to go in for an increase but im nervous for the c&p, i dont fully understand how credibility would work as i have been accused by an examiner that i am not as bad as i think i am. even though i just found out that i was actually as bad as i thought i was from a VA chiropractor who i recently started seeing. it has been 14 years since my PEB and i have pain even standing straight up, so if i am not supposed to bend past the pain for the exam and i just stand there, what keeps the va or the examiner from using my being able to sit down in the waiting room or driving my car against me?
I can already feel intense back pain before my hands pass my knees as I bend over, when I did X-rays on my my back, they found that L5S1 vertebrae has no cushion or bone spurs. Can I claim VA?
I was at a C&P exam a few months back and my percentage for my degenerative disc disease was lowered after the exam. I exited the Army with that condition and was not at the C&P exam for that condition. They did not check my range of motion either. Is this something they are allowed to do?
In the description of the rating 50%, how does the VA define the term “unfavorable” ? There is a percentage of range of motion for the other ratings, although it seems unclear what constitutes “unfavorable” at 50%. I’m currently rated 40% for DDD. I submitted intent to file last year and am preparing to file. I will be at 100% if granted radiculopy both right and left leg along with the bilateral effect (20%, 20%, 10%) without an increase from 40% to 50% on my back, due to other conditions/my combined rating. It will make me feel better to understand with more clarity how the examiner determines “unfavorable” motion, as the increase from 40-50% gives me more confidence of my 100% combined rating being awarded. Thank you!
I was told that initial BDD claims do not need a personal statement. Is that true?
Do you need to file the rediculopathy separate if your going for back increase or will va do it automatically if your brought it up at c&p for back
I just had my exam the other day for my back. My xaminer actually asked me if I had numbness or tingling in my legs.
You’re wrong. I’m rated for back pain. I complained about radiculopathy and was denied because I had no medical evidence. I’ve had an MRI now and filed a supplemental.
You got a trash examiner. I got it on mine, he's sharing the fact that putting it out there can help like it did for me.
Can I claim back pain secondary to sleep apnea or PTSD?
I don’t find it compelling as a lay person that sleep apnea could result in back pain or ptsd could result in back pain, but if a back specialist things otherwise and signs a nexus letter, you have a chance greater than 0
Thank you for the extraordinary info Jordan. I am currently picking back up the process after being denied my claims in June of 2022. I have not sought medical care as I am not even sure if I have healthcare through the VA. What should I do about this in order to seek the medical evidence for my VA claim?
I had a stress fracture on my spine before I went into the military and in the military I hurt my back again now I have chronic back pain but they keep denying me what can I do I already went to a dr and they did a scan of my back and didn’t see a stress fracture but I have daily back spasms what can I do?
It sounds like a nexus letter is likely your missing link here
@@vaclaimsacademy yeah that’s what I thought thank you.
Can I hire you directly? Don’t want to deal with the extra bs lol
Go to VA claims academy and pay for his program if you get the best one it’s basically hiring him
I got denied for it not being chronic - had a 10 yr gap because the doctor retired and destroyer his recirds . What can be done for this
Great to see you MK, sorry to hear about that denial. Simply getting a new diagnosis for chronic back pain or DDD or whatever chronic condition you’re suffering from.
After that, a PS and NL will be the move
@@vaclaimsacademy I had all that . I have a HLR because DTA . They disregarded my buddy letter that was present.
After being denied my increase for my back…. Would I have to put in a different claim for my sciatica problem? I have herniation on my discs and my S1 is in one of them?
Im super lost on how you people come up with these diagnosis and such. I saw a guy claimed 23 different things ? I dont know how yall do it
😂 You people? This information comes directly from the 38 CFR, you goon.
My primary care, doctor diagnosis my conditions. I don’t know any other way. It would be done. But for it to be service connected, you must have continuity of treatment. People always leave that part out. It makes a huge difference. It has to be chronic and you have to have been seeking treatment for your condition.
do you have a real job?
Only way is medical evidence with direct in service connection. This guy will have you thinking you can get to 100% P&T from. An ingrown toenail that led to PTSD over it. 😂😂😂😂😂😂.
C L 🤡 W N..
As a combat veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division. I think it's sad that some veterans use the system in order for a measly check every month. $$$$ Find a higher paying hobby job or create a small business. Quit abusing the system.
The overwhelming majority of vets are getting abused by the system and not the other way around.
Can you prove who these people are that are abusing the system? That way you can turn their names into the VA with your evidence of said complaints.