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Att 2 Antonio Vincent Hardy Nerve CompletedVA
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COMPLETING AND/OR SUBMITTING THIS FORM.
Note - The Veteran is applying to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for disability benefits. VA will consider the information you provide on this questionnaire as part
of their evaluation in processing the Veteran's claim. VA may obtain additional medical information, including an examination, if necessary, to complete VA's review of the
veteran's application. VA reserves the right to confirm the authenticity of ALL questionnaires completed by providers. It is intended that this questionnaire will be completed
by the Veteran's provider.
Are you completing this Disability Benefits Questionnaire at the request of:
Veteran/Claimant
EVIDENCE REVIEW
Evidence reviewed:
Records reviewed
Please identify the evidence reviewed (e.g. service treatment records, VA treatment records, private treatment records) and the date range.
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SECTION I - DIAGNOSIS
1A. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE A PERIPHERAL NERVE CONDITION OR PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY?
1B. PROVIDE ONLY DIAGNOSES THAT PERTAIN TO A PERIPHERAL NERVE CONDITION AND/OR PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY:
1C. IF THERE ARE ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSES THAT PERTAIN TO A PERIPHERAL NERVE CONDITION AND/OR PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY, LIST USING ABOVE
FORMAT:
DEFINITIONS: For VA purposes, neuralgia indicates a condition characterized by a dull and intermittent pain of typical distribution so as to identify the nerve, while neuritis is
characterized by loss of reflexes, muscle atrophy, sensory disturbances and constant pain, at times excruciating.
2A. DESCRIBE THE HISTORY (including onset and course) OF THE VETERAN'S PERIPHERAL NERVE CONDITION (brief summary):
Veteran has a s/c history of right lower extremity neuropathy affecting the sciatic nerve
and external popliteal secondary to injuring his right ankle during active duty. Veteran
complains of worsening pain, numbness, and loss of feeling.
3A. Does the Veteran have any symptoms attributable to any peripheral nerve conditions?
Yes No
If yes, indicate symptoms' location and severity (check all that apply):
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SECTION III - SYMPTOMS (Continued)
3A. Does the veteran have any symptoms attributable to any peripheral nerve conditions? (Continued)
Numbness
Right upper extremity: None Mild Moderate Severe
Left upper extremity: None Mild Moderate Severe
Right lower extremity: None Mild Moderate Severe
Left lower extremity: None Mild Moderate Severe
3B. Other symptoms (describe symptoms, location and severity):
Ankle plantar flexion: Right: 5/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 1/5 0/5
Left: 5/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 1/5 0/5
Ankle dorsiflexion: Right: 5/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 1/5 0/5
Left: 5/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 1/5 0/5
4B. Does the veteran have muscle atrophy?
Yes No
If muscle atrophy is present, indicate location:
For each instance of muscle atrophy, provide measurements in centimeters of normal side and atrophied side, measured at maximum muscle bulk:
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SECTION VI - SENSORY EXAM
6. Indicate results for sensation testing for light touch:
All normal
Yes No
If yes, describe:
Yes No
Yes No
SECTION X - NERVES AFFECTED: Severity Evaluation for Upper Extremity Nerves and Radicular Groups
Based on symptoms and findings from this exam, complete the following section to provide an estimation of the severity of the veteran's peripheral neuropathy. This summary
provides useful information for VA purposes.
NOTE: For VA purposes, the term “incomplete paralysis" indicates a degree of lost or impaired function substantially less than the description of complete paralysis that is
given with each nerve.
If the nerve is completely paralyzed, check the box for “complete paralysis.” If the nerve is not completely paralyzed, check the box for “incomplete paralysis” and indicate
severity. For VA purposes, when nerve impairment is wholly sensory, the evaluation should be mild, or at most, moderate.
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SECTION X - NERVES AFFECTED: Severity Evaluation for Upper Extremity Nerves and Radicular Groups (Continued)
NOTE: INDICATE THE AFFECTED NERVES, SIDE AFFECTED AND SEVERITY OF CONDITION.
10A. Radial nerve (musculospiral nerve)
Note: Complete paralysis (hand and fingers drop, wrist and fingers flexed; cannot extend hand at wrist, extend proximal phalanges of fingers, extend thumb or make
lateral movement of wrist; supination of hand, elbow extension and flexion weak, hand grip impaired)
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SECTION X - NERVES AFFECTED: Severity Evaluation for Upper Extremity Nerves and Radicular Groups (Continued)
10G. Upper radicular group (5th & 6th cervicals)
Note: Complete paralysis (all shoulder and elbow movements lost; hand and wrist movements not affected)
Right: Normal Incomplete paralysis Complete paralysis
If Incomplete paralysis is checked, indicate severity:
Mild Moderate Severe
NOTE: For VA purposes, the term “incomplete paralysis" indicates a degree of lost or impaired function substantially less than the description of complete paralysis that is
given with each nerve.
If the nerve is completely paralyzed, check the box for “complete paralysis.” If the nerve is not completely paralyzed, check the box for “incomplete paralysis” and indicate
severity. For VA purposes, when nerve impairment is wholly sensory, the evaluation should be mild, or at most, moderate.
NOTE: INDICATE AFFECTED NERVES, SIDE AFFECTED AND SEVERITY OF CONDITION.
11A. Sciatic nerve
Note: Complete paralysis (foot dangles and drops, no active movement of muscles below the knee, flexion of knee weakened or lost)
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SECTION XI - NERVES AFFECTED: Severity Evaluation for Lower Extremity Nerves (Continued)
11C. Musculocutaneous (superficial peroneal) nerve (continued)
Left: Normal Incomplete paralysis Complete paralysis
If Incomplete paralysis is checked, indicate severity:
Mild Moderate Severe
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SECTION XI - NERVES AFFECTED: Severity Evaluation for Lower Extremity Nerves (Continued)
11J. External cutaneous nerve of the thigh
12B. IF THE VETERAN USES ANY ASSISTIVE DEVICES, SPECIFY THE CONDITION AND IDENTIFY THE ASSISTIVE DEVICE USED FOR EACH CONDITION:
Veteran regularly utilizes a brace and cane to assist with pain and locomotion.
Yes, functioning is so diminished that amputation with prosthesis would equally serve the Veteran
No
If yes, indicate extremity(ies) (check all extremities for which this applies):
Right upper Left upper Right lower Left lower
For each checked extremity, describe loss of effective function, identify the condition causing loss of function, and provide specific examples (brief summary):
SECTION XIV - OTHER PERTINENT PHYSICAL FINDINGS, COMPLICATIONS, CONDITIONS, SIGNS AND/OR SYMPTOMS
14A. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE ANY OTHER PERTINENT PHYSICAL FINDINGS, COMPLICATIONS, CONDITIONS, SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS RELATED TO ANY
CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE DIAGNOSIS SECTION ABOVE?
YES NO
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SECTION XIV - OTHER PERTINENT PHYSICAL FINDINGS, COMPLICATIONS, CONDITIONS, SIGNS AND/OR SYMPTOMS (Continued)
14B. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE ANY SCARS (surgical or otherwise) RELATED TO ANY CONDITIONS OR TO THE TREATMENT OF ANY CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE
DIAGNOSIS SECTION ABOVE?
YES NO
IF YES, ARE ANY OF THESE SCARS PAINFUL OR UNSTABLE; HAVE A TOTAL AREA EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 39 SQUARE CM (6 square inches); OR
ARE LOCATED ON THE HEAD, FACE OR NECK?
YES NO
NOTE: An "unstable scar" is one where, for any reason, there is frequent loss of covering of the skin over the scar. If there are multiple scars,enter additional locations and
measurements in Comment section below. It is not necessary to also complete a Scars DBQ.
14C. COMMENTS, IF ANY:
Extremities tested:
Right upper extremity Results: Normal Abnormal Date:
Left upper extremity Results: Normal Abnormal Date:
Right lower extremity Results: Normal Abnormal Date:
Left lower extremity Results: Normal Abnormal Date:
If abnormal, describe:
15B. ARE THERE ANY OTHER SIGNIFICANT DIAGNOSTIC TEST FINDINGS AND/OR RESULTS?
Yes No
If yes, provide type of test or procedure, date and results (brief summary):
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