Leah completed a Nexus Letter for me connecting my service connected injuries Ankles and Knee to multiple back issues that I am currently suffering from. I completed my C&P exam thru the Hampton VA hospital. The Nexus Letter was so thorough that when I viewed the Note of my C&P eval, via thr blue button report, it appears that the VA C&P examiner was in agreement and used Leah's evidence (Research & Medical Articles) to agree that my back issues are "at least likely than not" secondary conditions and supported my claim. Great job Leah. I definitely am very pleased using your services.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the opportunity and the awesome feedback sir!!

@prestigeveteranmedical Thank you for this post as it is most helpful. I have asked over the years why I have pain in my hips. More on my left side, the same as the L5-S1 damage. X-ray revealed osteocytes, arthritis, and changes. I'm not sure if they are weight-based, age-based (I'm now 63), or due to Lumbar damage. This gives me a place to start research to see if there is a connection. I asked my PCP what could be done? Noting until later and then maybe going in and cleaning the area out yet there's a risk of causing further damage. I love the inconsistent inconsistencies when dealing with the VA and the human body. ;)

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

I am sorry to hear that you have been going through this. Best of luck to you and thank you for watching

Great job Leah...thanks for your time😊

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching my buddy!

Thank you Leah and yay, the braces are removed!

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

Yes finally! Thanks for noticing!

I have degenerative disc disease, and I know after many years cant twist it makes me end up having a strain that I have to get shots for… so I added it secondary to my back and VA denied it. Appealing now to HL review

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

I am sorry to hear this and best of luck to you with the HLR!

Thank you Leah! For example, due to my hip injury, I developed Sciatica or Lumbar Stenosis which is also listed as Degenerative Arthritis. This in turn can force a strain in the upper spine (cervical stenosis)…which is a presumptive caused by the stress in the Lumbar region.

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

I am very sorry to hear this, thank you for watching

@gideon33

2 ай бұрын

It’s cool Sister…Still Army Strong where it matters…The Heart! Just trying to help my military family in understanding “the connection.” Hey, have you ever seen, “Something the Lord Made?” Well, in it…Mos Def establishes the connection between all your body parts. Stay safe!🙏

I have degenerative arthritis to include intervertebral disc syndrome with strain thoracolumbar spine, after that both of my hips, my left knee, my left shoulder and I have done the C 4 - C 7 A C D F (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion) in my neck due to degenerative arthritis. Also, due to this, I have gain a lot of weight.

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

I am very sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching

Where are the articles at? Are they supposed to be linked in the description?

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

No I do not post them but you can look them up by title and publication

Is there a link for the articles mentioned?

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

No but you can look them up if you would like. I provided the names of the articles and the publications.

Hi Leah new sub here. First of all how does a veteran get a list of their own conditions when doctors do not diagnose? I feel my treatment got narrowed down to diabetes and not seen for anything else. Everything else is on the back burner. I’m not going camp out at the VA to treat one condition at a time. I believe I have conditions not addressed

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

Hey sir I am sorry to hear you are having difficulty getting evaluated for your conditions. You may want to discuss your concerns with your provider so they can have a better understanding of your frustrations.

@charlesaikala1564

2 ай бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical took many years to be diagnosed with OPLL and cervical stenosis. Hopefully I can get it serviced connected

@Kenbot2

2 ай бұрын

I used my private insurance because my VA doctor basically won’t diagnose anything. They don’t even use the diagnostic codes for a diagnosis.

How do you file a secondary? Is it a different form? Or do you specify secondary in the description ?

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

I am not to sure about the filling. Have you checked with a VSO?

@rdking8001

2 ай бұрын

id love to but DAV does nothing for me except screw up claims what do you think about wounded warriors?

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

@@rdking8001 I am not really sure sir. They probably are about the same

How about back pain second to hip

@deers08

2 ай бұрын

Looking for same answer…

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

Possibly in some individuals

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

Possibly in some individuals

@gideon33

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Make sure to include any images related to your hip diagnosis, & a personal statement describing your pain & condition goes a long way. (VA Form 4138). But, I suggest you contact VSO services because you might have other issues you can claim. Very best! 🙌 Honor the Fallen!🙏

Can hip pain also be contributed to knee and ankle injuries

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

In some individuals it may be. Thank you for watching

@darylglover7037

2 ай бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical I do watch a lot you and others giving info about va issues I thank you 😊

OMG! Look at those arms! What's your secret!

@prestigeveteranmedical

2 ай бұрын

Grappling 😀