@thebrysontheosaunders: Quick notes: these are the VA's rules, not mine. Back is rated on the General Rating Formula for the spine in 38 CFR 4.71a: 10% if you can bend forward 60 to 85 degrees, 20% at 30 to 60, 40% at 30 or less. Shoulder is diagnostic code 5201, 20 to 40% on your dominant arm. Nerve pain down the leg is radiculopathy, rated separately for each leg. You need a diagnosis and a doctor linking it to your service. A medium Army plate carrier with plates weighs about 22 pounds. What to say at your C&P exam is in the Military Benefits App 🇺🇸 #veterans #veteran #vadisability #activeduty