Hello all, I am currently being med-boarded for a few issues. I have a chronic foot injury (screw insertion and plantar fasciates 2X surgeries) as well as lower degenerative arthritis and my L5/S1 disc bulging causing a lot of back pain.
I am currently being scheduled for my VA exams. I understand ROM is a big factor, and admittedly I have a lot of trouble with daily activities such as carrying items, walking for more than a few minutes at a time and shooting pains through my back and legs. Even bending to tie my shoes is cumbersome and puts me in a lot of pain. My foot is in a lot of pain all the time and extended weight bearing is difficult. Also, where the screw insertion is, the area swells throughout the day the more active I am.
With my back/spine issue, it has limited my mobility even further and there are times I have to call my boss and let him know I'm not able to come in to work due to the pain levels. I have also been recommended recently by a surgeon to have a back fusion. I have been dealing with the back issue for about 3 years now and it has steadily gotten worse as far as mobility and pain levels.
Can anyone tell me what to expect during the exams and what they will cover? Also, with the different injuries prompting the MEB, what type of percentage have you seen on average for these types of MEBs?
Any advice or guidance anyone can give is really appreciated.
I am currently being scheduled for my VA exams. I understand ROM is a big factor, and admittedly I have a lot of trouble with daily activities such as carrying items, walking for more than a few minutes at a time and shooting pains through my back and legs. Even bending to tie my shoes is cumbersome and puts me in a lot of pain. My foot is in a lot of pain all the time and extended weight bearing is difficult. Also, where the screw insertion is, the area swells throughout the day the more active I am.
With my back/spine issue, it has limited my mobility even further and there are times I have to call my boss and let him know I'm not able to come in to work due to the pain levels. I have also been recommended recently by a surgeon to have a back fusion. I have been dealing with the back issue for about 3 years now and it has steadily gotten worse as far as mobility and pain levels.
Can anyone tell me what to expect during the exams and what they will cover? Also, with the different injuries prompting the MEB, what type of percentage have you seen on average for these types of MEBs?
Any advice or guidance anyone can give is really appreciated.