Force VA to Acknowledge Your Pain Level with a Functional Loss Statement

VA ignores pain that doesn't show on X-rays—make them see it. Write a detailed functional loss statement today describing exactly how your condition limits daily activities: can't lift groceries, miss work, avoid stairs, need help dressing. Be specific with frequencies and durations. Upload this statement as a 21-4138 to your claim immediately. VA must consider functional impairment beyond just range of motion measurements. This single document often bumps ratings from 10% to 30% or higher.