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FOOT CONDITIONS, INCLUDING FLATFOOT (PES PLANUS)
DISABILITY BENEFITS QUESTIONNAIRE
1B. SELECT DIAGNOSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLAIMED CONDITION(S) (Check all that apply):
IF YES, LIST ANY RECORDS THAT WERE REVIEWED BUT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE VETERAN'S VA CLAIMS FILE:
IF NO, CHECK ALL RECORDS REVIEWED:
OMB Approved No. 2900-0810
Respondent Burden: 30 minutes
Expiration Date: 04-30-2017
SECTION I - DIAGNOSIS
MEDICAL RECORD REVIEW
IMPORTANT - THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) WILL NOT PAY OR REIMBURSE ANY EXPENSES OR COST INCURRED IN THE
PROCESS OF COMPLETING AND/OR SUBMITTING THIS FORM. PLEASE READ THE PRIVACY ACT AND RESPONDENT BURDEN INFORMATION ON
REVERSE BEFORE COMPLETING FORM.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN - The veteran or service member 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 claim. VA reserves the right to confirm the authenticity of ALL DBQs
completed by private health care providers.
1A. LIST THE CLAIMED CONDITION(S) THAT PERTAIN TO THIS DBQ:
NOTE: These are condition(s) for which an evaluation has been requested on an exam request form (Internal VA) or for which the Veteran has requested medical
evidence be provided for submission to VA.
WAS THE VETERAN'S VA CLAIMS FILE REVIEWED?
Side affected:
Side affected:
Side affected:
Side affected:
Side affected:
ICD Code: Date of diagnosis:LeftRight BothSide affected:
BothRight Left Date of diagnosis:ICD Code:
ICD Code: Date of diagnosis:LeftRight BothSide affected:
BothRight Left
Date of diagnosis:ICD Code:
ICD Code: Date of diagnosis:LeftRight BothSide affected:
BothRight Left
Date of diagnosis:ICD Code:
ICD Code: Date of diagnosis:LeftRight BothSide affected:
BothRight Left
Date of diagnosis:ICD Code:
ICD Code: Date of diagnosis:LeftRight BothSide affected:
BothRight Left
Date of diagnosis:ICD Code:
NO
YES
PATIENT/VETERAN'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERNAME OF PATIENT/VETERAN
Other:
No records were reviewed
Interviews with collateral witnesses
(family and others who have known the veteran before and after military service)
Civilian medical records
Veterans Health Administration medical records
(VA treatment records)
Department of Defense Form 214 Separation Documents
Military post-deployment questionnaire
Military separation examination
Military enlistment examination
Military service personnel records
Military service treatment records
The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis associated with any claimed condition listed above.
(Explain your findings and reasons in comments section.)
NOTE: These are the diagnoses determined during this current evaluation of the claimed condition(s) listed above. If there is no diagnosis, if the diagnosis is different
from a previous diagnosis for this condition, or if there is a diagnosis of a complication due to the claimed condition, explain your findings and reasons in comments
section.
Date of diagnosis can be the date of the evaluation if the clinician is making the initial diagnosis, or an approximate date determined through record review or reported
history.
Foot injury(ies) Specify:
Acquired pes cavus (claw foot)
Hallux rigidus
Hallux valgus
Hammer toes
Metatarsalgia
Morton's neuroma
Flat foot (pes planus)
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SUPERSEDES VA FORM 21-0960M-5, OCT 2012 AND
21-0960M-6, OCT 2012, WHICH WILL NOT BE USED.
21-0960M-6
VA FORM
MAY 2013
Malunion/nonunion of tarsal/
metatarsal bones
Plantar fasciitis
(If checked, complete all of Section I, Section II, and Section III)
(If checked, complete all of Section I, Section II, and Section IV)
(If checked, complete all of Section I, Section II, and Section IV)
(If checked, complete all of Section I, Section II, and Section VIII)
(If checked, complete all of Section I, Section II, and Section VII)
(If checked, complete all of Section I, Section II, and Section VI)
(If checked, complete all of Section I, Section II, and Section V)
(If checked, complete all of Section I, Section II, and Section IX)
(If checked, complete all of Section I, Section II, and Section X)
(If checked, complete all of Section I, Section II, and Section X)
SECTION II - MEDICAL HISTORY
SECTION I - DIAGNOSIS
(Continued)
2A. DESCRIBE THE HISTORY (including onset and course) OF THE VETERAN'S FOOT CONDITION (brief summary):
1C. COMMENTS (if any):
1D. WAS AN OPINION REQUESTED ABOUT THIS CONDITION (internal VA only)?
2B. DOES THE VETERAN REPORT PAIN OF THE FOOT BEING EVALUATED ON THIS DBQ?
2D. DOES THE VETERAN REPORT HAVING ANY FUNCTIONAL LOSS OR FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE FOOT BEING EVALUATED ON THIS DBQ (regardless
of repetitive use)?
IF YES, DOCUMENT THE VETERAN'S DESCRIPTION OF PAIN IN HIS OR HER OWN WORDS:
IF YES, DOCUMENT THE VETERAN'S DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONAL LOSS OR FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENT IN HIS OR HER OWN WORDS:
NO
YES NO
YES
2C. DOES THE VETERAN REPORT THAT FLARE-UPS IMPACT THE FUNCTION OF THE FOOT?
IF YES, DOCUMENT THE VETERAN'S DESCRIPTION OF THE IMPACT OF FLARE-UPS IN HIS OR HER OWN WORDS:
NO
YES
SECTION III - FLATFOOT (PES PLANUS)
COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF THE VETERAN HAS FLATFOOT (PES PLANUS).
INDICATE ALL SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS THAT APPLY TO THE VETERAN'S FLATFOOT CONDITION, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SIMILAR SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
APPEAR MORE THAN ONCE IN DIFFERENT SECTIONS.
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N/A
NOYES
Side affected:
ICD Code: Date of diagnosis:LeftRight BothSide affected:
BothRight Left
Date of diagnosis:ICD Code:
ICD Code: Date of diagnosis:LeftRight BothSide affected:
Other diagnosis #3:
Other diagnosis #2:
Other diagnosis #1:
Other
(specify)
1B. SELECT DIAGNOSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLAIMED CONDITION(S) (Check all that apply) (Continued):
(If checked, complete all of Section I, question #8 of Section II, and all of Section III)
3B. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE PAIN ON MANIPULATION OF THE FEET?
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED:
NO
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED:
RIGHT LEFT
BOTH
YES
NOYESIF YES, IS THE PAIN ACCENTUATED ON MANIPULATION?
RIGHT LEFT BOTH
3A. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE PAIN ON USE OF THE FEET?
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED: RIGHT LEFT BOTH
NOYES
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED: RIGHT LEFT BOTH
NOYESIF YES, IS THE PAIN ACCENTUATED ON MANIPULATION?
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SECTION III - FLATFOOT (Continued)
3F. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE EXTREME TENDERNESS OF PLANTAR SURFACES ON ONE OR BOTH FEET?
NO
NOYES
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED:
YES
3C. IS THERE INDICATION OF SWELLING ON USE?
NOYES
N/ANOYES
RIGHT LEFT BOTH
IS THE TENDERNESS IMPROVED BY ORTHOPEDIC SHOES OR APPLIANCES?
RIGHT
LEFT BOTH
3D. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE CHARACTERISTIC CALLUSES?
3K. IS THERE A LOWER EXTREMITY DEFORMITY OTHER THAN PES PLANUS, CAUSING ALTERATION OF THE WEIGHT-BEARING LINE?
NO
NOYES
YES
3I. IS THERE MARKED PRONATION OF ONE FOOT OR BOTH FEET?
IS THE MARKED INWARD DISPLACEMENT AND SEVERE SPASM OF THE ACHILLES TENDON IMPROVED BY ORTHOPEDIC SHOES OR APPLIANCES?
RIGHT LEFT BOTH
3M. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE MARKED INWARD DISPLACEMENT AND SEVERE SPASM OF THE ACHILLES' TENDON
(rigid hindfoot) ON MANIPULATION OF ONE
OR BOTH FEET?
NOYES
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED: RIGHT LEFT BOTH
3J. FOR ONE OR BOTH FEET, DOES THE WEIGHT-BEARING LINE FALL OVER OR MEDIAL TO THE GREAT TOE?
DESCRIBE LOWER EXTREMITY DEFORMITY OTHER THAN PES PLANUS CAUSING ALTERATION OF THE WEIGHT BEARING LINE:
NOYES
RIGHT LEFT BOTH
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED:
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED:
NOYES
RIGHT LEFT BOTHIF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED:
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED:
3H. IS THERE OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE OF MARKED DEFORMITY OF ONE OR BOTH FEET
(pronation, abduction etc.)?
NOYES
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED:
RIGHT LEFT BOTH
3L. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE "INWARD" BOWING OF THE ACHILLES' TENDON
(i.e., hindfoot valgus, with lateral deviation of the heel) OF ONE OR BOTH FEET?
NOYES
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED: RIGHT LEFT BOTH
N/A
3E. EFFECTS OF USE OF ARCH SUPPORTS, BUILT UP SHOES OR ORTHOTICS
3G. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE DECREASED LONGITUDINAL ARCH HEIGHT OF ONE OR BOTH ON WEIGHT-BEARING?
NOYES
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED:
RIGHT LEFT
BOTH
Arch Supports
Effecting Relief of Symptoms Tried But Remains Symptomatic
Right Left Both
Orthotics Right Left Both
Built-up Shoes Right Left Both
Arch Supports Right Left Both
Orthotics Right Left Both
Built-up Shoes Right Left Both
Device Side Not RelievedDeviceSide Relieved
RIGHT
LEFT
NOYES
N/ANOYES
IS THE CONDITION IMPROVED BY ORTHOPEDIC SHOES OR APPLIANCES?
RIGHT
LEFT BOTH
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED:
N/A
RIGHT
LEFT
NOYES
N/ANOYES
RIGHT N/A
LEFT
3N. COMMENTS, IF ANY:
SECTION VI - HALLUX VALGUS
4A. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE MORTON'S NEUROMA?
COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF THE VETERAN HAS MORTON'S NEUROMA OR METATARSALGIA.
6A. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE SYMPTOMS DUE TO A HALLUX VALGUS CONDITION?
SIDE AFFECTED:
NOYES
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED:
4B. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE METATARSALGIA?
SEVERE SYMPTOMS, WITH FUNCTION EQUIVALENT TO AMPUTATION OF GREAT TOE
SECTION V - HAMMER TOE
SECTION IV - MORTON'S NEUROMA (
MORTON'S DISEASE) AND METATARSALGIA
RIGHT LEFT BOTH
NOYES
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED: RIGHT
LEFT
BOTH
MILD OR MODERATE SYMPTOMS
Fourth toe
None
Third toe
SIDE AFFECTED:
Great toe Second toe
Fourth toeNone Third toe
5A. WHICH TOES ARE AFFECTED ON EACH SIDE?
Great toe Second toe
LEFT:
RIGHT: Little toe
Little toe
IF YES, INDICATE SEVERITY (check all that apply):
4C. COMMENTS, IF ANY:
5B. COMMENTS, IF ANY:
COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF THE VETERAN HAS HAMMER TOE.
COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF THE VETERAN HAS HALLUX VALGUS.
SIDE AFFECTED:
OTHER SURGERY FOR HALLUX VALGUS, DESCRIBE:
DATE OF SURGERY:
6B. HAS THE VETERAN HAD SURGERY FOR HALLUX VALGUS?
NOYES
SIDE AFFECTED:
METATARSAL OSTEOTOMY/METATARSAL HEAD OSTEOTOMY (equivalent to metatarsal head resection)
DATE OF SURGERY:
IF YES, INDICATE TYPE AND DATE OF SURGERY AND SIDE AFFECTED:
SIDE AFFECTED:
RESECTION OF METATARSAL HEAD
DATE OF SURGERY:
BOTHLEFTRIGHT
BOTHLEFTRIGHT
NOYES
RIGHT
BOTHLEFTRIGHT
BOTHLEFTRIGHT
LEFT BOTH
SECTION VII - HALLUX RIGIDUS
6C. COMMENTS, IF ANY:
7A. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE SYMPTOMS DUE TO HALLUX RIGIDUS?
COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF THE VETERAN HAS HALLUX RIGIDUS.
NOYES
SIDE AFFECTED:
SEVERE SYMPTOMS, WITH FUNCTION EQUIVALENT TO AMPUTATION OF GREAT TOE
MILD OR MODERATE SYMPTOMS:
SIDE AFFECTED:
IF YES, INDICATE SEVERITY (check all that apply):
BOTHLEFTRIGHT
BOTHLEFTRIGHT
7B. COMMENTS, IF ANY:
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8D. DORSIFLEXION AND VARGUS DEFORMITY DUE TO PES CAVUS (check all that apply):
Limitation of dorsiflexion at ankle to right angle
8C. EFFECT ON PLANTAR FASCIA DUE TO PES CAVUS (check all that apply):
SECTION VIII - ACQUIRED PES CAVUS (CLAW FOOT)
None
Marked contraction of plantar fascia with dropped forefoot
Shortened plantar fascia
8A. EFFECT ON TOES DUE TO PES CAVUS (check all that apply):
All toes tending to dorsiflexion
None
Marked varus deformity
Some limitation of dorsiflexion at ankle
None
All toes hammer toes
Great toe dorsiflexed
8B. PAIN AND TENDERNESS DUE TO PES CAVUS (check all that apply):
Marked tenderness under metatarsal heads
None
Very painful callosities
Definite tenderness under metatarsal heads
Other, describe (if there is an effect on toes due to other etiology than pes cavus, indicate other etiology):
Other, describe (if the veteran has pain and tenderness due to other etiology than pes cavus, indicate other etiology):
Other, describe (if there is an effect on plantar fascia due to other etiology than pes cavus, indicate other etiology):
Other, describe (if the veteran has dorsiflexion and varus deformity due to other etiology than pes cavus, indicate other etiology):
COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF THE VETERAN HAS ACQUIRED PES CAVUS.
BothLeftRight
BothLeftRight
BothLeftRight
BothLeftRight
Right Left Both
Right Left Both
Right Left Both
Right Left Both
Right
Right
Right
Left
Left
Left
Both
Both
Both
Right
BothLeftRight
BothLeftRight
BothLeftRight
Left Both
8E. COMMENTS, IF ANY:
SECTION IX - MALUNION OR NONUNION OF TARSAL OR METATARSAL BONES
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9A. INDICATE SEVERITY AND SIDE AFFECTED FOR MALUNION OR NONUNION OF TARSAL OR METATARSAL BONES:
COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF THE VETERAN HAS MALUNION OR NONUNION OF TARSAL OR METATARSAL BONES.
MODERATELY SEVERE
MODERATE
SEVERE
BOTHLEFTRIGHT
BOTHLEFTRIGHT
BOTHLEFTRIGHT
SIDE AFFECTED:
SIDE AFFECTED:
SIDE AFFECTED:
9B. COMMENTS, IF ANY:
SECTION X - FOOT INJURES AND OTHER CONDITIONS
COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF THE VETERAN HAS ANY FOOT INJURIES OR OTHER FOOT CONDITIONS (SUCH AS PLANTAR FASCIITIS OR "BILATERAL WEAK
FOOT"} NOT ALREADY DESCRIBED.
NOTE: For VA purposes "bilateral weak foot" describes a symptomatic condition secondary to many constitutional conditions, and is characterized by atrophy of the
musculature, disturbed circulation and weakness.
IF YES, DESCRIBE THE FOOT INJURY OR OTHER FOOT CONDITIONS (including frequency and physical exam findings) AND COMPLETE QUESTION B (severity and
side affected).
NO
YES
10A. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE ANY FOOT INJURIES OR OTHER FOOT CONDITIONS NOT ALREADY DESCRIBED?
SECTION X - FOOT INJURES AND OTHER CONDITIONS (Continued)
Moderately severe
Moderate
Severe
BothLeftRight
Not Affected
BothLeftRight
Mild
BothLeftRight
BothLeftRight
BothLeftRight
10B. INDICATE SEVERITY AND SIDE AFFECTED.
NO
YES
10C. DOES THE FOOT CONDITION CHRONICALLY COMPROMISE WEIGHT BEARING?
NOYES
10D. DOES THE FOOT CONDITION REQUIRE ARCH SUPPORTS, CUSTOM ORTHOTIC INSERTS OR SHOE MODIFICATIONS?
10E. COMMENTS, IF ANY:
SECTION XI - SURGICAL PROCEDURES
COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF THE VETERAN HAS HAD ANY SURGICAL PROCEDURES FOR THE CLAIMED CONDITION THAT HAVE NOT ALREADY BEEN DESCRIBED.
IF YES, INDICATE SIDE AFFECTED, TYPE OF PROCEDURE AND DATE OF SURGERY.
NO
YES
11A. HAS THE VETERAN HAD FOOT SURGERY (arthroscopic or open)?
NO
YES
11B. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE ANY RESIDUAL SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS DUE TO ARTHROSCOPIC OR OTHER FOOT SURGERY?
RIGHT FOOT PROCEDURE:
LEFT FOOT PROCEDURE:
DATE OF SURGERY:
DATE OF SURGERY:
IF YES, DESCRIBE RESIDUALS:
SECTION XII - PAIN
Is there pain
on physical
exam?
If yes (there is pain on physical
exam), does the pain contribute to
functional loss?
If no (the pain does not contribute to functional loss or additional
limitations), explain why the pain does not contribute:
LEFT
FOOT
Foot
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
(you will be asked to
further describe these
limitations in Section 13)
No
RIGHT
FOOT
Yes (you will be asked to
further describe these
limitations in Section 13)
No
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If no, but the veteran reported pain in
his/her medical history, please provide
rationale below.
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13A. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS OF DISABILITY (check all that apply and indicate side affected):
Weakened movement (due to muscle injury, disease or injury of peripheral
nerves, divided or lengthened tendons, etc.)
Excess fatigability
SECTION XIII - FUNCTIONAL LOSS AND LIMITATION OF MOTION
NOTE: The VA defines functional loss as the inability, due to damage or infection in parts of the system, to perform normal working movements of the body with
normal excursion, strength, speed, coordination and/or endurance. As regards the joints, factors of disability reside in reductions of their normal excursion of
movements in different planes.
Using information from the history and physical exam, select the factors below that contribute to functional loss or impairment (regardless of repetitive use) or to
additional limitation of ROM after repetitive use for the joint or extremity being evaluated on this DBQ:
No functional loss for left lower extremity attributable to claimed condition
No functional loss for right lower extremity attributable to claimed condition
Both
Both
Both
Both
LeftRight Both
Interference with standing
Interference with sitting
BothRight Left
LeftRight Both
Disturbance of locomotion
Instability of station
BothRight Left
LeftRight Both
Right Left
LeftRight Both
Right Left
LeftRight Both
Right Left
LeftRight Both
Right Left
Less movement than normal (due to ankylosis, limitation or blocking, adhesions,
tendon-tie-ups, contracted scars, etc.)
More movement than normal (from flail joints, resections, nonunion of fractures,
relaxation of ligaments, etc..)
LeftRight Both
Incoordination, impaired ability to execute skilled movements smoothly
Swelling
Atrophy of disuse
Other, describe:
Deformity
Pain on movement
BothRight Left
Pain on non weight-bearing
BothRight Left
Pain on weight-bearing
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS OF DISABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH LIMITATION OF MOTION
13B. IS THERE PAIN, WEAKNESS, FATIGABILITY, OR IN COORDINATION THAT SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITS FUNCTIONAL ABILITY DURING FLARE-UPS OR WHEN THE
FOOT IS USED REPEATEDLY OVER A PERIOD OF TIME OR OTHERWISE?
YES
NOYES
NO
IF YES, DESCRIBE:
IF YES, DESCRIBE:
13C. IS THERE ANY OTHER FUNCTIONAL LOSS DURING FLARE-UPS OR WHEN THE FOOT IS USED REPEATEDLY OVER A PERIOD OF TIME?
LEFT FOOT
RIGHT FOOT
YES
NOYES
NO
IF YES, (there is a functional loss due to pain, during flare-ups and/or when the joint is used repeatedly over a period of time) PLEASE DESCRIBE
THE FUNCTIONAL LOSS:
IF YES,
(there is a functional loss due to pain, during flare-ups and/or when the joint is used repeatedly over a period of time) PLEASE DESCRIBE
THE FUNCTIONAL LOSS:
LEFT FOOT
RIGHT FOOT
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SECTION XIV - OTHER PERTINENT PHYSICAL FINDINGS, COMPLICATIONS, CONDITIONS, SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND SCARS
14A. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE ANY OTHER PERTINENT PHYSICAL FINDINGS, COMPLICATIONS, CONDITIONS, SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS, OR ANY SCARS
(surgical or otherwise) RELATED TO ANY CONDITIONS OR TO THE TREATMENT OF ANY CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE DIAGNOSIS SECTION ABOVE?
14C. 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?
NO IF YES, COMPLETE QUESTIONS 14B-14D.
YES NO
IF YES, DESCRIBE
(brief summary):
YES NO
YES
14D. COMMENTS, IF ANY:
IF YES, ALSO COMPLETE VA FORM 21-0960F-1, SCARS/DISFIGUREMENT.
LOCATION:
MEASUREMENTS: Length cm X width cm.
IF NO, PROVIDE LOCATION AND MEASUREMENTS OF SCAR IN CENTIMETERS.
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.
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
14B. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE ANY OTHER PERTINENT PHYSICAL FINDINGS, COMPLICATIONS, CONDITIONS, SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS RELATED TO ANY
CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE DIAGNOSIS SECTION ABOVE?
15A. DOES THE VETERAN USE ANY ASSISTIVE DEVICES AS A NORMAL MODE OF LOCOMOTION, ALTHOUGH OCCASIONAL LOCOMOTION BY OTHER METHODS
MAY BE POSSIBLE?
15B. IF THE VETERAN USES ANY ASSISTIVE DEVICES, SPECIFY THE CONDITION AND IDENTIFY THE ASSISTIVE DEVICE USED FOR EACH CONDITION:
Crutches
Walker Frequency of use: Occasional Regular Constant
ConstantRegularOccasionalFrequency of use:Cane
Frequency of use: Occasional Regular Constant
Wheelchair Frequency of use: Occasional Regular Constant
Frequency of use: Occasional Regular Constant
YES NO
IF YES, IDENTIFY ASSISTIVE DEVICES USED
(check all that apply and indicate frequency):
SECTION XV - ASSISTIVE DEVICES
Other:
ConstantRegularOccasionalFrequency of use:Brace
16A. DUE TO THE VETERAN'S FOOT CONDITIONS, IS THERE FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENT OF AN EXTREMITY SUCH THAT NO EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONS REMAIN
OTHER THAN THAT WHICH WOULD BE EQUALLY WELL SERVED BY AN AMPUTATION WITH PROSTHESIS?
(Functions of the upper extremity include
grasping, manipulation, etc., while functions for the lower extremity include balance and propulsion, etc.)
NOTE: The intention of this section is to permit the examiner to quantify the level of remaining function; it is not intended to inquire whether the Veteran should
undergo an amputation with fitting of a prothesis. For example, if the functions of grasping (hand) or propulsion (foot) are as limited as if the Veteran had an
amputation and prosthesis, the examiner should check "yes" and describe the diminished functioning. The question simply asks whether the functional loss is to the
same degree as if there were an amputation of the affected limb.
SECTION XVI - REMAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTION OF THE EXTREMITIES
NO
RIGHT LOWER
FOR EACH CHECKED EXTREMITY, IDENTIFY THE CONDITION CAUSING LOSS OF FUNCTION, DESCRIBE LOSS OF EFFECTIVE FUNCTION AND PROVIDE
SPECIFIC EXAMPLES
(brief summary):
LEFT LOWERIF YES, INDICATE EXTREMITIES FOR WHICH THIS APPLIES:
YES, FUNCTIONING IS SO DIMINISHED THAT AMPUTATION WITH PROTHESIS WOULD EQUALLY SERVE THE VETERAN.
17A. HAVE IMAGING STUDIES OF THE FOOT BEEN PERFORMED AND ARE THE RESULTS AVAILABLE?
17B. ARE THERE ANY OTHER SIGNIFICANT DIAGNOSTIC TEST FINDINGS OR RESULTS?
17C. IF ANY TEST RESULTS ARE OTHER THAN NORMAL, INDICATE RELATIONSHIP OF ABNORMAL FINDINGS TO DIAGNOSED CONDITIONS:
IF YES, PROVIDE TYPE OF TEST OR PROCEDURE, DATE AND RESULTS
(brief summary):
NOTE: Testing listed below is not indicated for every condition. Plain or weight-bearing foot x-rays are not required to make the diagnosis of flatfoot. The diagnosis of
degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) or traumatic arthritis must be confirmed by imaging studies. Once such arthritis has been documented, even if in the past, no
further imaging studies are required by VA, even if arthritis has worsened.
SECTION XVII - DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
YES
IF YES, IS DEGENERATIVE OR TRAUMATIC ARTHRITIS DOCUMENTED?
IF YES, INDICATE FOOT: RIGHT
BOTHLEFT
NO
YES NO
YES NO
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18. REGARDLESS OF THE VETERAN'S CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS, DO THE CONDITION(S) LISTED IN THE DIAGNOSIS SECTION IMPACT HIS OR HER
ABILITY TO PERFORM ANY TYPE OF OCCUPATIONAL TASK
(such as standing, walking, lifting, sitting, etc.)?
SECTION XVIII - FUNCTIONAL IMPACT
NO IF YES, DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONAL IMPACT OF EACH CONDITION, PROVIDING ONE OR MORE EXAMPLES:YES
NOTE: Provide the impact of only the diagnosed condition(s), without consideration of the impact of other medical conditions or factors, such as age.
19. REMARKS, IF ANY:
SECTION XIX- REMARKS
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20E. PHYSICIAN'S MEDICAL LICENSE NUMBER 20F. PHYSICIAN'S ADDRESS
20B. PHYSICIAN'S PRINTED NAME
(VA Regional Office FAX No.)
20A. PHYSICIAN'S SIGNATURE
CERTIFICATION - To the best of my knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate, complete and current.
NOTE: A list of VA Regional Office FAX Numbers can be found at www.vba.va.gov/disabilityexams or obtained by calling 1-800-827-1000.
SECTION XX - PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE
IMPORTANT - Physician please fax the completed form to
20D. PHYSICIAN'S PHONE NUMBER
NOTE: VA may request additional medical information, including additional examinations, if necessary to complete VA's review of the veteran's application.
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