Spine surgery: Sharing experiences and support
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Jeffrey Sullivan11 said:Look, you don't get a disability percentage just for the surgery itself, but if you have nerve damage in your legs—like foot drop or something—that counts. I had paralysis in my right leg, which I still deal with, plus a brain lesion, so I managed to get some benefits from those. If you really do have that 60% rating, take those papers down to the nearest local disability association. Once you get a membership card, they can file a request so you can get half off your phone bill and stuff. As for the actual cash benefit for physical impairment, you can't claim it yourself, but whoever takes care of you—like a spouse or kids—can. That usually comes out to about $200 depending on the percentage. Some things take forever because they try to stall, but seriously, DON'T GIVE UP. Let me know if any of this is confusing, hope I covered it all.
Can anyone give me their take on this? I had spinal surgery and was diagnosed with left foot paresis. I recently had an MRI of my spine which showed a 3mm fragment is still there. Anyway, I’ve been referred to the disability board, so I’m wondering what kind of disability percentage I might realistically expect to receive.