Stan, I'm a walking perfect fit for the FDA requirement for the Charite. I only need 1 level L5-S1, have had back pain for over 5 years, have tried all other therapies for well over 4 years, i'm 41, other than my back i'm very healthly. I am an exact match according to the FDA requirements, however my insurance company said NO! Reason given is UNPROVEN. I do know that there are many of us "perfect fit" people out there that the insurance companies have said no to, and there are many that have been approved by the insurance companies. It is a toss up as to who will get coverage and who won't, its all up to the individual companies. Cathy
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Lumbar pain after 2 MVA's Numerous blocks and epidur's 2 discograms IDET July 2003 L4/L5 & L5/S1.
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