Sciatica C&P Exams

Sciatica is common for military veterans and can make life extremely uncomfortable and painful. Veterans with sciatica may be eligible for VA disability benefits if they can prove that their issue results from their time in the service.

Compensation and pension exams (C&P exams) are meant to determine how severe your condition is and whether it is service connected. The VA C&P exam for sciatica will typically include questions about your military service and a physical exam to check nerve reflexes and how the knees and legs respond to external stimuli.

The most common physical test for diagnosing sciatica is called a straight leg raise (SLR) test. In this test, you like or you back and lift one leg at a time while the other leg lays flat or is bent at the knee. You then express to the doctor when you feel pain, helping them measure the extent of your sciatica.

If you are unable to work due to your service-connected disabilities, you may qualify for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU). If you think you may be eligible for TDIU or believe your current rating is too low, give us a call and receive a free legal consultation.

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