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! ✌🏾😉
q for you @syrentertainment135, I've been at 40% for 20+ years and was hesitant to poke the bear for re-evaluation, but my VSO thinks I was underrated for radiculopathy / sciatica and nerve issues. was any of your increase related to mental health associated with your back pain? would love to connect.
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.
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.
Sir, I’ll retire in a year from now. I’m knee deep in medical appointments after 20+ years on Active Duty with one 15 month tour to Baghdad and I’ve 50 jumps. I’ve been given some good info from colleagues to get me started in the process, and recently had foot surgery. Your video was the first time I’ve heard of nexus letters. Could you elaborate and is this for people trying to resubmit for higher ratings or are these for guys like me as well? Thank you
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.
Thank you, I didn't know what my pain transcribed to. I was sitting at 80% and with your information I found I had proof that I thought was in my VA file. I had evidence added and got a 90% rating!
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 🔥
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.
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.
Dude, I just found your page and watched 5 of your videos and they are freaking awesome! I’m at 80% and I’m confident if I apply your teachings I’ll get to 100
Thank you for this information Mr. Anderson. I already have back strain rating, my back is sooo much worse now, i have spinal degeneration (multiple Xrays showing the worsening of my condition). I’ll be filing for this and other things soon since i am destroyed. Thank you again for all you do for us.
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.
Hey brother I just wanted to put it out there I follow your advised from your video it amaze me it brought me good results I notice big change from my 20% lumbar, it’s currently as of today I’m at 40%-10-Sciatic Nerve L&R 20-20 plus if you have X-ray done and VA finding of Degenerative Disc Disease & Spondylosis got another 20%.
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.
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
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
In ‘74 I was awarded 20% for spondilolsthesis (sp) in L5. In ‘11 Im had back surgery and had to fight to get the back to 40% and 20% for each leg for radiculopathy, which gave me a total of 60%. I have a claim in for and increase for back and both legs as well as secondary neck. They’re still working on it but the DAV let me know that they gave me 20, 20 and 20 from the neck which brings me to 80% and they sent me to another C&P for the back to see if it had increased?? They have 3 MRI’s for the back and en EMG showing severe radiculopathy tied to S1, L5 and L4 as well as severe neuropothy in both legs tied to S1, L5 and L4. No decision on that yet. And yes, I did give them a narative on how it severely affects my ability t do things. It went to decision letter the same day as the second C&P which Incomplied with, but the examiner did not want to hear anything about the radiculopathy or neuropothy? I’ shooting for 100 P&T and if I GET YHE N60% FOR THE radiculopathy, I’m home free. I know that I can’t get both for the legs but from what I’ve read they can combine them and max out out at 80% per leg. If I don’t get the 100T% P&T, there will be an immediate appeal. You thought on my chances. Thanks
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.
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.
@@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.
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?
Hey Jordan, Your videos are very helpful and I followed the instructions to a tee for my claim neck/and back. I thought I did well with the C&P exam following your direction but I don't know what the reading with the goiniometer was. I had a solid medical diagnosis, and nexus letter and I thought a great personal statement. I was denied and I resubmitted for a HLR...that was denied too. I'm about to do a supplemental review with a statement from my wife and a new personal statement explaning again was caused the pain and how going to sick bay I was only given tylenol for my pain. Wondering what you think?
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'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.
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 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?
I only have one question can you have a lay ladder from someone that has known you for a long time and can attest to multiple things that is wrong with you from mental to hearing to Lumbo Sacarial?
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.
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 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.
Jordan I have been denied improvements for my back and for my tinnitus. I also get "0"% rating for my hearing loss. what can I do? My main issue is the lost of balance from my tinnitus, and the fact that I live with lower back pain my entire life since getting hurt preparing for desert storm. I live with depression and Anxiety as results. The VA. sees that as normal. What else can I do to up my disability rating for these conditions? I only receive 30%. My goal is not to be 100% disable however I have friends that get 60% for an ingrown toenail issue and Hemorrhoids.
Hi Henry, I would get treatment for your back so you are up to date first. Then apply for back increase. At the same time, make sure anxiety treatment is up to date. Go anxiety secondary to your rated back condition. Nexus letter for the anxiety signed by a psychiatrist
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 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
I am about to be discharged from the army soon, in April 2025. I had both ankle surgeries in 2024 due to injuries sustained while preparing for deployment. I have also been experiencing lower back pain since 2022. I have all the medical records for these conditions. I have had three MRIs for my lower back, but none of them have identified the cause of the pain. Additionally, I have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in both feet and am getting custom insoles for it. Do you think I can claim these conditions to receive 100% VA disability?
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
I have a question. I have lower and mid back pain due to me being in an airborne unit. My vso said that its hard to prove if there is nothing in my files about it. If I get rated by the va for my back pain will I be able to work again or does my rating prohibit me from working?
I 've got allot but I'm USDA My Comp Doc just told me on my yearly exam that he would not do back surgery because It was a 50/50 chance what rating should I look for. just on that? thank you for your time in this Matter.
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?
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?
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 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?
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 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 have 10% for lumbosacral strain and there are days when I walk down my stairs and feel like my back is gonna give out. I had this rated to me in 2022 can I still get an increase?
Oh you can definitely apply for an increase. I made this video for folks in your exact situation actually, that seems like a slam dunk. Make sure you’re up to date on treatment first
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.
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?
I’m sorry to hear that, denials are part of the process. Once you’re feeling up to it, read your decision letter for clues to intricate what (if anything) you may have been missing to reinforce your claim. Use that intel to strike more precisely on the next claim, many times it takes 2 or 3 times to finally get through
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
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.
@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.
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Have your husband join D.A.V. group they will handle the paperwork and get your husband to 100 percent. They have helped alot.
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?
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?
VA math doesn't add up!! I filed for an increase August 2024 for back. I was at 70% for various other claims. My back rating went from 30% to 50% but my total rating % only went up to 80%. I'm filing now for TDIU 100% since I have the requirements of at least 1 disability at 40%.
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.
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.
You swore in to protect your country. I served in a combat MOS and put my body through a lot of physical stress, including mental. You are rated and deserve the disability benefits that are awarded by the government.
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?
q for you @syrentertainment135, I've been at 40% for 20+ years and was hesitant to poke the bear for re-evaluation, but my VSO thinks I was underrated for radiculopathy / sciatica and nerve issues. was any of your increase related to mental health associated with your back pain? would love to connect.
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.
Sir, I’ll retire in a year from now. I’m knee deep in medical appointments after 20+ years on Active Duty with one 15 month tour to Baghdad and I’ve 50 jumps. I’ve been given some good info from colleagues to get me started in the process, and recently had foot surgery. Your video was the first time I’ve heard of nexus letters. Could you elaborate and is this for people trying to resubmit for higher ratings or are these for guys like me as well? Thank you
Hope you get it!!
This video is the truth!! Got rated 40% for back, 20+20% for each leg, and 10% due to your tinnitus advice. Truly want to say thank you.
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
Thank you, I didn't know what my pain transcribed to. I was sitting at 80% and with your information I found I had proof that I thought was in my VA file. I had evidence added and got a 90% rating!
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!
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.
The old video was great as well. Watched it before my third CP exam for my back.
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.
Dude, I just found your page and watched 5 of your videos and they are freaking awesome! I’m at 80% and I’m confident if I apply your teachings I’ll get to 100
Thank you for this information Mr. Anderson. I already have back strain rating, my back is sooo much worse now, i have spinal degeneration (multiple Xrays showing the worsening of my condition). I’ll be filing for this and other things soon since i am destroyed. Thank you again for all you do for us.
Thank you for this video and information MUCH NEEDED!!!
Cheers Kent
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 hurt my back in the desert and have tingling down my legs. Got 20%
Hey brother I just wanted to put it out there I follow your advised from your video it amaze me it brought me good results I notice big change from my 20% lumbar, it’s currently as of today I’m at 40%-10-Sciatic Nerve L&R 20-20 plus if you have X-ray done and VA finding of Degenerative Disc Disease & Spondylosis got another 20%.
That’s a helluva bump right there, way to execute! I appreciate you sounding off with your results, I always find it motivating
What’s better: Sleep Apnea as a secondary to Tinnitus or a secondary to back pain?
God bless you young man
God bless you too
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 👍
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
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.
Great information!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!👍
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
Excellent video. Not many vets know this, not even VSOs.
Appreciate it Dr.!
In ‘74 I was awarded 20% for spondilolsthesis (sp) in L5. In ‘11 Im had back surgery and had to fight to get the back to 40% and 20% for each leg for radiculopathy, which gave me a total of 60%. I have a claim in for and increase for back and both legs as well as secondary neck. They’re still working on it but the DAV let me know that they gave me 20, 20 and 20 from the neck which brings me to 80% and they sent me to another C&P for the back to see if it had increased?? They have 3 MRI’s for the back and en EMG showing severe radiculopathy tied to S1, L5 and L4 as well as severe neuropothy in both legs tied to S1, L5 and L4. No decision on that yet. And yes, I did give them a narative on how it severely affects my ability t do things. It went to decision letter the same day as the second C&P which Incomplied with, but the examiner did not want to hear anything about the radiculopathy or neuropothy? I’ shooting for 100 P&T and if I GET YHE N60% FOR THE radiculopathy, I’m home free. I know that I can’t get both for the legs but from what I’ve read they can combine them and max out out at 80% per leg. If I don’t get the 100T% P&T, there will be an immediate appeal. You thought on my chances. Thanks
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.
Would you go for smc for r1 for back
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?
Thank you for producing this video, by the way, you are a sharp dresser. Keep up the great work.
Hey Jordan, Your videos are very helpful and I followed the instructions to a tee for my claim neck/and back. I thought I did well with the C&P exam following your direction but I don't know what the reading with the goiniometer was. I had a solid medical diagnosis, and nexus letter and I thought a great personal statement. I was denied and I resubmitted for a HLR...that was denied too. I'm about to do a supplemental review with a statement from my wife and a new personal statement explaning again was caused the pain and how going to sick bay I was only given tylenol for my pain. Wondering what you think?
Can exit exam be used as medical evidence for service connection?
I want to know that as well.
So much injuries i just toughed out and now I regret that.
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?
When it came to the ROM test, I couldn't even move or bend my back so she had me sign a waiver and stated that I was in pain.
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.
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 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?
Are Flexion and Extension rated together, or separately?
Do I need a separate 4138 for radiculopathy or add to the 4138 for DDD increase?
You’re link t Back pain 38 CFR doesn’t work, could you send it to me?
I only have one question can you have a lay ladder from someone that has known you for a long time and can attest to multiple things that is wrong with you from mental to hearing to Lumbo Sacarial?
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.
How do you get 20% for radiculitis/radiculopathy? I have 10% in one leg only.
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 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.
Jordan I have been denied improvements for my back and for my tinnitus. I also get "0"% rating for my hearing loss. what can I do? My main issue is the lost of balance from my tinnitus, and the fact that I live with lower back pain my entire life since getting hurt preparing for desert storm. I live with depression and Anxiety as results. The VA. sees that as normal. What else can I do to up my disability rating for these conditions? I only receive 30%. My goal is not to be 100% disable however I have friends that get 60% for an ingrown toenail issue and Hemorrhoids.
Hi Henry, I would get treatment for your back so you are up to date first.
Then apply for back increase.
At the same time, make sure anxiety treatment is up to date.
Go anxiety secondary to your rated back condition.
Nexus letter for the anxiety signed by a psychiatrist
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?
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.
What do you do when you don't have the financial resources to get an independent medical evidence of your service connected injury?
I have a lumbarsacral strain at 10% but have MRI results that show bulging and slipped discs will that help with the rating?
How do you only have 10% for that?! Bulging disc are the worst
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
I am about to be discharged from the army soon, in April 2025. I had both ankle surgeries in 2024 due to injuries sustained while preparing for deployment. I have also been experiencing lower back pain since 2022. I have all the medical records for these conditions. I have had three MRIs for my lower back, but none of them have identified the cause of the pain. Additionally, I have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in both feet and am getting custom insoles for it. Do you think I can claim these conditions to receive 100% VA disability?
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
I have a question. I have lower and mid back pain due to me being in an airborne unit. My vso said that its hard to prove if there is nothing in my files about it. If I get rated by the va for my back pain will I be able to work again or does my rating prohibit me from working?
I 've got allot but I'm USDA My Comp Doc just told me on my yearly exam that he would not do back surgery because It was a 50/50 chance what rating should I look for. just on that? thank you for your time in this Matter.
I just submitted my claim, how I can get statement letter to take to my medical examiner, I really don’t know how to explain my conditions
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?
Is c&p required for request in increase rating? I believe you called it a supplemental
I was told that initial BDD claims do not need a personal statement. Is that true?
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 had an examiner try and get me to buy eyeglasses at a c&p!
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.
Same with me too
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?
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 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 have 10% for lumbosacral strain and there are days when I walk down my stairs and feel like my back is gonna give out. I had this rated to me in 2022 can I still get an increase?
Oh you can definitely apply for an increase. I made this video for folks in your exact situation actually, that seems like a slam dunk. Make sure you’re up to date on treatment first
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.
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.
The examiner did not use that item during the appointment. They gave me 20%
I'm at 90% and things have become worse for pain, motion, ability. I've requested to my lawyer to file for an increase. However, they won't do it.
I did submitted everything and still got denied
I’m sorry to hear that, denials are part of the process. Once you’re feeling up to it, read your decision letter for clues to intricate what (if anything) you may have been missing to reinforce your claim.
Use that intel to strike more precisely on the next claim, many times it takes 2 or 3 times to finally get through
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.
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.
Have your husband join D.A.V. group they will handle the paperwork and get your husband to 100 percent. They have helped alot.
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?
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?
Can you help me out for my back pain? I do have proved on my dad-214
VA math doesn't add up!! I filed for an increase August 2024 for back. I was at 70% for various other claims. My back rating went from 30% to 50% but my total rating % only went up to 80%. I'm filing now for TDIU 100% since I have the requirements of at least 1 disability at 40%.
Right, the returns are diminishing the higher you get. Fingers crossed on your TDIU!
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. 😂😂😂😂😂😂.
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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.
You swore in to protect your country. I served in a combat MOS and put my body through a lot of physical stress, including mental. You are rated and deserve the disability benefits that are awarded by the government.