I filed a claim of an injury to my right and I'm ready to file the Statement In Support Of Claim.
I would like feed back from the more experienced vets here. I need to mail this in a couple of days.
Thanks for any help.
The injury to my right knee occurred in February 1964, I have (attached) a copy of the medical record from when I went to sick call for that injury. I have always had a slight limp and mild pain since then. The pain has grown progressively worse since the injury. I have had no other injuries to this knee. A few months ago the pain would go very sharp waking me up three or more times every night.
On May 27, 2009 I complained about the knee at the V.A. Clinic at McClellan where Dr. Ashcraft, M.D. had x-rays taken and sent me to the Orthopedic Doctor at Mather. On June 22, 2010, the Orthopedic Dr. Locum Tenens gave me a very brief examination, he stated that I have a little arthritis in the knee and I shouldn't walk on it much. No further treatment offered.
Dr. Locum Tenens' (attached) report clearly states; "Diagnostic Tests: X-ray of the right knee showed early degenerative arthritis of the Patellofemoral joint, with Patellofemoral spurs.
DIAGNOSIS: Early Patellofemoral arthritis and chondromalacia of the patella.
Dr. Locum Tenens also advised me to avoid walking and riding bicycles. I do have a slight limp nevertheless, Dr. Locum Tenens was unable to detect it during the two short steps that he had me take within the very small examination room.
My work requires me to be on my feet most of the time. My work place is 950,000 sq feet in size. I'm unable to do most of the things that I need to do and I found myself getting depressed and feeling inadequate because of this constant pain and inability to perform my required work.
I took the issue to my private medical doctor. Dr. Daniel Sewell, M.D. did a through examination, took x-rays, then sent me for an MRI. The (attached) MRI found: "tear of the medial meniscus, tear of the lateral meniscus and osteoarthritis." My doctor said that I needed surgery and that he will write a report that this is more than 50% likely service connected. (attached)
On July 14, 2010 I underwent arthroscopic surgery to my right knee, which was followed by several weeks of Physical Therapy. Of course I had to be off of work for six weeks.
The knee is improved, however, I continue to suffer pain in the right knee and a slight limp. I think that this is due to the degenerative arthritis that resulted from the initial injury of 1964. Also, I have taken early retirement as I was unable to perform all of the required duties.
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Hi All,
I filed a claim of an injury to my right and I'm ready to file the Statement In Support Of Claim.
I would like feed back from the more experienced vets here. I need to mail this in a couple of days.
Thanks for any help.
The injury to my right knee occurred in February 1964, I have (attached) a copy of the medical record from when I went to sick call for that injury. I have always had a slight limp and mild pain since then. The pain has grown progressively worse since the injury. I have had no other injuries to this knee. A few months ago the pain would go very sharp waking me up three or more times every night.
On May 27, 2009 I complained about the knee at the V.A. Clinic at McClellan where Dr. Ashcraft, M.D. had x-rays taken and sent me to the Orthopedic Doctor at Mather. On June 22, 2010, the Orthopedic Dr. Locum Tenens gave me a very brief examination, he stated that I have a little arthritis in the knee and I shouldn't walk on it much. No further treatment offered.
Dr. Locum Tenens' (attached) report clearly states; "Diagnostic Tests: X-ray of the right knee showed early degenerative arthritis of the Patellofemoral joint, with Patellofemoral spurs.
DIAGNOSIS: Early Patellofemoral arthritis and chondromalacia of the patella.
Dr. Locum Tenens also advised me to avoid walking and riding bicycles. I do have a slight limp nevertheless, Dr. Locum Tenens was unable to detect it during the two short steps that he had me take within the very small examination room.
My work requires me to be on my feet most of the time. My work place is 950,000 sq feet in size. I'm unable to do most of the things that I need to do and I found myself getting depressed and feeling inadequate because of this constant pain and inability to perform my required work.
I took the issue to my private medical doctor. Dr. Daniel Sewell, M.D. did a through examination, took x-rays, then sent me for an MRI. The (attached) MRI found: "tear of the medial meniscus, tear of the lateral meniscus and osteoarthritis." My doctor said that I needed surgery and that he will write a report that this is more than 50% likely service connected. (attached)
On July 14, 2010 I underwent arthroscopic surgery to my right knee, which was followed by several weeks of Physical Therapy. Of course I had to be off of work for six weeks.
The knee is improved, however, I continue to suffer pain in the right knee and a slight limp. I think that this is due to the degenerative arthritis that resulted from the initial injury of 1964. Also, I have taken early retirement as I was unable to perform all of the required duties.
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