This was part of my Gulf War Exam, and it doesn't look like it should be rated from the GW. But, the wrist injury received while I was in the Marines does have nerve issues. Would they continue the rating on it's own, or would I have to re-file again on a claim not under Gulf War? I'm currently rated for the wrist, but nothing to do with the nerve issues.
Peripheral Nerves Conditions
(not including Diabetic Sensory-Motor Peripheral Neuropathy)
Disability Benefits Questionnaire
Name of patient/Veteran: XXXX
Indicate method used to obtain medical information to complete this
document:
[ ] Review of available records (without in-person or video telehealth
examination) using the Acceptable Clinical Evidence (ACE) process
because
the existing medical evidence provided sufficient information on which
to
prepare the DBQ and such an examination will likely provide no
additional
relevant evidence.
[ ] Review of available records in conjunction with a telephone interview
with the Veteran (without in-person or telehealth examination) using the
ACE process because the existing medical evidence supplemented with a
telephone interview provided sufficient information on which to prepare
the DBQ and such an examination would likely provide no additional
relevant evidence.
[ ] Examination via approved video telehealth
[X] In-person examination
Evidence review
---------------
Was the Veteran's VA claims file reviewed?
[X] Yes [ ] No
If yes, list any records that were reviewed but were not included in the
Veteran's VA claims file:
CPRS
If no, check all records reviewed:
[ ] Military service treatment records
[ ] Military service personnel records
[ ] Military enlistment examination
[ ] Military separation examination
[ ] Military post-deployment questionnaire
[ ] Department of Defense Form 214 Separation Documents
[ ] Veterans Health Administration medical records (VA treatment
records)
[ ] Civilian medical records
[ ] Interviews with collateral witnesses (family and others who have
known the Veteran before and after military service)
[ ] No records were reviewed
[ ] Other:
1. Diagnosis
------------
Does the Veteran have a peripheral nerve condition or peripheral neuropathy?
[X] Yes [ ] No
Diagnosis #1: lt ulnar neuropathy
ICD code: (354.2)
Date of diagnosis: 9/6/13
2. Medical history
------------------
a. Describe the history (including onset and course) of the Veteran's
peripheral nerve condition (brief summary):
He stated that he developed tingling in the left arm for a long time
started while on active duty his left wrist was injured while on active
duty no history of neck pain or surgery; no history of elbow injury or
surgery. He takes Neurontin; he has mild weakness of the left hand with
no history of diabetes mellitus. He has mild wasting of his left hand.
b. Dominant hand
[X] Right [ ] Left [ ] Ambidextrous
3. Symptoms
-----------
a. Does the Veteran have any symptoms attributable to any peripheral nerve
conditions?
[X] Yes [ ] No
Constant pain (may be excruciating at times)
Right upper extremity: [X] None [ ] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Left upper extremity: [X] None [ ] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Right lower extremity: [X] None [ ] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Left lower extremity: [X] None [ ] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Intermittent pain (usually dull)
Right upper extremity: [X] None [ ] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Left upper extremity: [X] None [ ] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Right lower extremity: [X] None [ ] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Left lower extremity: [X] None [ ] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Paresthesias and/or dysesthesias
Right upper extremity: [X] None [ ] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Left upper extremity: [ ] None [X] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Right lower extremity: [X] None [ ] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Left lower extremity: [X] None [ ] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Numbness
Right upper extremity: [X] None [ ] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Left upper extremity: [ ] None [X] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Right lower extremity: [X] None [ ] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
Left lower extremity: [X] None [ ] Mild [ ] Moderate [ ] Severe
4. Muscle strength testing
--------------------------
a. Rate strength according to the following scale:
0/5 No muscle movement
1/5 Palpable or visible muscle contraction, but no joint movement
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