I was denied by Tricare (United Healthcare) for Lumbar ADR in the summer of 2014. I appealed three times and finally won but as we got closer to the surgery date, I decided with the help and advice of my surgeon to not use the Pro-Disc and got a fusion instead. I am glad I went with the fusion. I wouldn't change anything if I had the chance to do it again.
Insurance companies want you to give up. They want you to do whatever it is they will pay for. I say, be an advocate for yourself and don't take no for an answer and fight for what you feel is best for you and your body. 
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1998- Injured neck and back in USAF
2011 - Started experiencing Severe Symptoms, Migranes, numbness, spasms in legs and feet and sciatica.
Feb 2014 - Received upper Lumbar Injection - Severe Allergy to injection
Mar 2014 - MRI of Cervical and Lumbar, protruding disc in C3-7, Herniated Disc in L5/S1, placed on STD and FMLA )
July 2014 - Stem Cell Procedure performed
Oct 20, 2014 - ADR (MOBI-C) at C5-7 and Anterior Fusion at L5/S1 by Dr. Pettine and Dr. Techy
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