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Update The VA just emailed me requesting another C&P exam be done for Cervical radiculopathy down both arms. I’m definitely going into that appointment with all of my medical records listing this condition.

Ok that makes sense. Hopefully I get a rarer that ask for more information. If they look at the NARSUM it lays out in detail: all the diagnoses, what surgeon gave me the diagnosis, when, what medication I’m taking for it. It’s hard to ignore is what I’m getting at.

I got referred for neck with radiculopathy down both arms (among other conditions) for the Army Med Board. However, after I took the C&P exam, the DBQs say that I don't have radiculopathy and that my neck was normal. Now, there is plenty of medical evidence on my record that says otherwise. They...

It's in there and I only know this because the Physical Therapist and I looked at the notes together before I had my appt with the PA. So I know the PA seen it and I made sure to inform him that's its in there during the appt. The only weird thing is that I still can't see it on my end in MHS...

Unfortunately it wasn't enough. I was told that I should go see other Neurosurgeons and the Off-post Surgeon's notes was completely overlooked. So I have appts with 2 other Neurosurgeons which will make 4 in total. Is this normal for a patient to have to go through this much length for a...

Ok wow I didn’t know any of that so I am glad I sought out advice. Yeah looks like I got a lot more thinking to do. Alright thanks for that. I’ll look more into this.

Yes a few months ago I had accepted the fact that I would need surgery and I was on board to do it when the time came. However after receiving my C spine epidural I had a change of heart because of how painful the procedure was. Basically I’m not ready to have just anyone work on my back nor am...

Hey everyone, Unfortunately, this year has been particularly tough for me, filled with a variety of medical challenges. After enduring a painful snapping hip for a year and a half, and despite multiple rotations and a PCS, I finally received a referral to orthopedics. Surgery was performed two...