[What Does This Finding Mean For My Claim]

For claimants claimed left knee condition the diagnosis is as follows oSGOOD SCHLATTERS dISEASE of left knee with anterior proximal left tibia with a prominent ossific density . The subjective factors are left knee weakness, stiffness,heat,pain,giving away ,lack of endurance,deformity ,tenderness ,effusion .The objective factors are tenderness on exam with decrease range of motion with pain Xray anterior proximal left tibia with prominent ossific density ! Range of motion with WNL 125 degree at pain 125 to -40

[Qtc Dr Diagnosis]

The va asked the Qtc Dr several questions according to the notes on my exam for my Knees and the very first one is ,Is it as least likely as not that the left knee condition is secondary to right knee status post surgery with residual scar see I am service connected for my right knee at 10% but further injured it at work years after i got out the navy I had the same condition in my left knee while in the service for which I am service connected for in the right one I complained but no treatment and have had my left knee operated on for the condition I have in my right knee Osgood Schaletr disease and severe patella tendonitis THE VA TO ME IS TRYING TO CONNECT MY LEFT KNEE INURY TO THE RIGHT ONE BECAUSE OF THE INJURY I SUBSTAINED ON MY CIVILIAN JOB!

The Qtc Dr respnse was ,Medical records show Daniel Carly on 2/22/1988 ,Chronological record of medical care Diagnosis Left Pateollar tendon Strain .Discussion History Of Osgood Schatters Sydrome .Had Patellar tendonitis right leg put in cast .Now has increased pain in left knee secondary to walking in cast .patient has evidence of his right knee condition was caused by his left knee condition in the military .Also if he has a problem in his right knee he is likely to put more weight on his left knee .Therfore patients left knee conditions is at least likely as not secondary to right knee status post surgery with rsidual scar ,orthopedic devices !