DVBCQOS2 ;;ALB-CIOFO/ECF - OSTEOMYELITIS QUESTIONNAIRE ; 6/20/2010
 ;;2.7;AMIE;**174**;Apr 10, 1995;Build 2
 ;
TXT ;
 ;;
 ;; Your patient 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.
 ;;
 ;; 1. Diagnosis
 ;; Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with
 ;; osteomyelitis?
 ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 ;;
 ;; If yes, provide only diagnoses that pertain to osteomyelitis:
 ;; Diagnosis #1: ____________________
 ;; ICD code: ________________________
 ;; Date of diagnosis: _______________
 ;;
 ;; Diagnosis #2: ____________________
 ;; ICD code: ________________________
 ;; Date of diagnosis: _______________
 ;;
 ;; Diagnosis #3: ____________________
 ;; ICD code: ________________________
 ;; Date of diagnosis: _______________
 ;;
 ;; If there are additional diagnoses that pertain to osteomyelitis, list using
 ;; above format: ______________________________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; 2. Medical History
 ;;
 ;; a. Describe the history (including onset and course) of the Veteran's
 ;; osteomyelitis (brief summary): _____________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; b. Indicate location of initial infection (check all that apply):
 ;;    ___ Pelvis
 ;;    ___ Cervical vertebrae
 ;;    ___ Thoracolumbar vertebrae
 ;;    ___ Long bones of upper extremity
 ;;        Side affected: ___ Right   ___ Left
 ;;    ___ Long bones of lower extremity
 ;;        Side affected: ___ Right   ___ Left
 ;;    ___ Finger(s): ___ Right, digit(s) affected _____________________________
 ;;                   ___ Left, digit(s) affected ______________________________
 ;;    ___ Toe(s):    ___ Right, digit(s) affected _____________________________
 ;;                   ___ Left, digit(s) affected ______________________________
 ;;    ___ Other, specify: _____________________________________________________
 ;;^TOF^
 ;;    ___ Extension into joints
 ;;        If checked, indicate joints affected:
 ;;        Right: ___ Shoulder    ___ Elbow    ___ Wrist     ___ Hip    ___ Knee
 ;;               ___ Ankle  ___ Multiple hand joints   ___ Multiple foot joints
 ;;        Left:  ___ Shoulder    ___ Elbow    ___ Wrist     ___ Hip    ___ Knee
 ;;               ___ Ankle  ___ Multiple hand joints   ___ Multiple foot joints
 ;;        ___ Other, specify: _________________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; c. Has the Veteran had medical treatment or is the Veteran currently
 ;; undergoing medical treatment for osteomyelitis?
 ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 ;;    If yes, describe treatment:______________________________________________
 ;;    Date treatment started: _________________________________________________
 ;; Date treatment completed or anticipated date of completion: ________________
 ;;
 ;; d. Has the Veteran had surgical treatment for osteomyelitis?
 ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 ;; If yes, indicate surgical procedure and date (if multiple procedures,
 ;; indicate below):
 ;;   Procedure #1: ____________________________________________________________
 ;;   Date: ____________________________________________________________________
 ;;   Facility: ________________________________________________________________
 ;;
 ;;   Procedure #2: ____________________________________________________________
 ;;   Date: ___________________
 ;;   Facility: ________________________________________________________________
 ;;
 ;;   If additional surgical procedures, list, using above format: _____________
 ;;
 ;; e. Provide status of the Veteran's current osteomyelitis condition:
 ;; ___ Acute  ___ Subacute   ___ Chronic     ___ Inactive    ___ Resolved
 ;; ___ Other: describe: _______________________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; 3. Recurrent infections
 ;;
 ;; a. Has the Veteran had any additional episodes or recurring infections of
 ;; osteomyelitis following the initial infection?
 ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 ;; If yes, indicate number of additional episodes:
 ;;    ___ 1   ___ 2   ___ 3   ___ 4   ___ 5 or more
 ;;^TOF^
 ;; b. Location of recurrent infections (check all that apply):
 ;;    ___ Pelvis
 ;;    ___ Cervical vertebrae
 ;;    ___ Thoracolumbar vertebrae
 ;;    ___ Long bones of upper extremity
 ;;        Side affected:   ___ Right   ___ Left
 ;;    ___ Long bones of lower extremity
 ;;        Side affected:   ___ Right   ___ Left
 ;;    ___ Finger(s):   ___ Right, digit(s) affected ___________________________
 ;;                     ___ Left, digit(s) affected ____________________________
 ;;    ___ Toe(s):      ___ Right, digit(s) affected ___________________________
 ;;                     ___ Left, digit(s) affected ____________________________
 ;;    ___ Other, specify: _____________________________________________________
 ;;
 ;;    ___  Extension into joints
 ;;    If checked, indicate joints affected:
 ;;        Right: ___ Shoulder    ___ Elbow    ___ Wrist     ___ Hip    ___ Knee
 ;;               ___ Ankle  ___ Multiple hand joints   ___ Multiple foot joints
 ;;        Left:  ___ Shoulder    ___ Elbow    ___ Wrist     ___ Hip    ___ Knee
 ;;              ___ Ankle  ___ Multiple hand joints   ___ Multiple foot joints
 ;;        ___ Other, specify: _________________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; c. Dates of recurrent infection
 ;; Indicate dates of recurrences:
 ;;    Date of recurrence #1:________ Site of recurrent infection: _____________
 ;;    Date of recurrence #2:________ Site of recurrent infection: _____________
 ;;    Date of recurrence #3:________ Site of recurrent infection: _____________
 ;;
 ;;    If there are additional recurrences, list using above format: ___________
 ;;
 ;; 4. Signs, symptoms and findings
 ;;
 ;; a. Does the Veteran currently have any signs or findings attributable to
 ;; osteomyelitis or treatment for osteomyelitis?
 ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 ;; If yes, check all that apply:
 ;;    ___ Involucrum
 ;;    ___ Sequestrum
 ;;    ___ Discharging sinus
 ;;    ___ Amyloidosis secondary to chronic infection
 ;;    ___ Anemia
 ;;        If checked, provide CBC results in diagnostic testing section.
 ;;    ___ Decreased joint function or range of motion due to osteomyelitis or
 ;;        residuals of treatment
 ;;        If checked, indicate affected joints and ALSO complete appropriate
 ;;        Questionnaire for each affected joint and/or spinal segment.
 ;;        Right: ___ Shoulder    ___ Elbow    ___ Wrist     ___ Hip    ___ Knee
 ;;               ___ Ankle  ___ Multiple hand joints   ___ Multiple foot joints
 ;;               ___ Single hand joint       ___ Single foot joint
 ;;^TOF^
 ;;        Left:  ___ Shoulder    ___ Elbow    ___ Wrist     ___ Hip    ___ Knee
 ;;               ___ Ankle  ___ Multiple hand joints   ___ Multiple foot joints
 ;;               ___ Single hand joint       ___ Single foot joint 
 ;;        ___ Cervical vertebral joint(s)  ___ Thoracolumbar vertebral joint(s)
 ;;            Specific vertebral joint(s) affected ____________________________
 ;;
 ;; b. Does the Veteran currently have any symptoms attributable to
 ;; osteomyelitis or treatment for osteomyelitis?
 ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 ;; If yes, check all that apply:
 ;;    ___ Pain
 ;;    If checked, describe: ___________________________________________________
 ;;    ___ Swelling
 ;;    If checked, describe: ___________________________________________________
 ;;    ___ Tenderness
 ;;    If checked, describe: ___________________________________________________
 ;;    ___ Erythema
 ;;    If checked, describe: ___________________________________________________
 ;;    ___ Warmth
 ;;    If checked, describe: ___________________________________________________
 ;;    ___ Malaise
 ;;    If checked, describe: ___________________________________________________
 ;;    ___ Other symptoms, describe: ___________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; 5. Amputation
 ;;
 ;; Has the Veteran had an amputation due to osteomyelitis?
 ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 ;; If yes, complete Amputation Questionnaire.
 ;;
 ;; 6. Assistive devices
 ;;
 ;; a. Does the Veteran use any assistive devices as a normal mode of
 ;; locomotion, although occasional locomotion by other methods may be possible?
 ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 ;; If yes, identify assistive device(s) used (check all that apply and indicate
 ;; frequency):
 ;;   __ Wheelchair  Frequency of use:  __ Occasional   __ Regular   __ Constant
 ;;   __ Brace(s)    Frequency of use:  __ Occasional   __ Regular   __ Constant
 ;;   __ Crutch(es)  Frequency of use:  __ Occasional   __ Regular   __ Constant
 ;;   __ Cane(s)     Frequency of use:  __ Occasional   __ Regular   __ Constant
 ;;   __ Walker      Frequency of use:  __ Occasional   __ Regular   __ Constant
 ;;   __ Other: ________________________________________________________________
 ;;                  Frequency of use:  __ Occasional   __ Regular   __ Constant
 ;;
 ;; b. If the Veteran uses any assistive devices, specify the condition and
 ;; identify the assistive device used for each condition: _____________________
 ;;^TOF^
 ;; 7. Remaining effective function of the extremities
 ;;
 ;; Due to the Veteran's osteomyelitis or residuals of treatment, is there
 ;; functional impairment of an extremity such that no effective function
 ;; remains 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.)
 ;; ___ Yes, functioning is so diminished that amputation with prosthesis would
 ;; equally serve the Veteran.
 ;; ___ No
 ;; If yes, indicate extremities for which this applies:
 ;;    ___ Right upper    ___ Left upper     ___ Right lower    ___ Left lower
 ;;    For each checked extremity, identify the condition causing loss of
 ;;    function, describe loss of effective function and provide specific
 ;;    examples (brief summary): _______________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; 8. Other pertinent physical findings, complications, conditions, signs
 ;; and/or symptoms
 ;;
 ;; a. 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 the scars painful and/or unstable, or is the total area
 ;; of all related scars greater than 39 square cm (6 square inches)?
 ;;    ___ Yes ___ No
 ;;        If yes, also complete a Scars Questionnaire.
 ;;
 ;; b.  Does the Veteran have any other pertinent physical findings,
 ;; complications, conditions, signs and/or symptoms related to any conditions
 ;; listed in the Diagnosis section above?
 ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 ;; If yes, describe (brief summary): __________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; 9. Diagnostic testing
 ;;
 ;; a. Have imaging or laboratory studies been performed and are the results
 ;; available?
 ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 ;; If yes, indicate tests performed, dates and results:
 ;;    ___ Bone scan         Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 ;;    ___ X-ray             Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 ;;    ___ MRI               Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 ;;    ___ Complete blood count (CBC)
 ;;                          Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 ;;    ___ C-reactive protein (CRP)
 ;;                          Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 ;;^TOF^
 ;;    ___ Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
 ;;                          Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 ;;    ___ Blood culture     Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 ;;    ___ Bone biopsy and culture
 ;;                          Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 ;;    ___ Other, describe: ________________
 ;;                          Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 ;;
 ;; b. 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): __________________________________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; 10. Functional impact
 ;;
 ;; Does the Veteran's osteomyelitis impact his or her ability to work?
 ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 ;; If yes describe the impact of the Veteran's osteomyelitis or residuals of
 ;; treatment, providing one or more examples: _________________________________
 ;;
 ;; 11. Remarks, if any:________________________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; Physician signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________
 ;;
 ;; Physician printed name: _________________________________ Phone: ___________
 ;;
 ;; Medical license #: ______________________________________ FAX: _____________
 ;;
 ;; Physician address: _________________________________________________________
 ;; 
 ;; NOTE: VA may request additional medical information, including additional
 ;; examinations if necessary to complete VA's review of the Veteran's
 ;; application.
 ;;^END^
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DVBCQOS2  ;;ALB-CIOFO/ECF - OSTEOMYELITIS QUESTIONNAIRE ; 6/20/2010
 +1       ;;2.7;AMIE;**174**;Apr 10, 1995;Build 2
 +2       ;
TXT       ;
 +1       ;;
 +2       ;; Your patient is applying to the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
 +3       ;; for disability benefits.  VA will consider the information you provide on
 +4       ;; this questionnaire as part of their evaluation in processing the Veteran's
 +5       ;; claim.
 +6       ;;
 +7       ;; 1. Diagnosis
 +8       ;; Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with
 +9       ;; osteomyelitis?
 +10      ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 +11      ;;
 +12      ;; If yes, provide only diagnoses that pertain to osteomyelitis:
 +13      ;; Diagnosis #1: ____________________
 +14      ;; ICD code: ________________________
 +15      ;; Date of diagnosis: _______________
 +16      ;;
 +17      ;; Diagnosis #2: ____________________
 +18      ;; ICD code: ________________________
 +19      ;; Date of diagnosis: _______________
 +20      ;;
 +21      ;; Diagnosis #3: ____________________
 +22      ;; ICD code: ________________________
 +23      ;; Date of diagnosis: _______________
 +24      ;;
 +25      ;; If there are additional diagnoses that pertain to osteomyelitis, list using
 +26      ;; above format: ______________________________________________________________
 +27      ;;
 +28      ;; 2. Medical History
 +29      ;;
 +30      ;; a. Describe the history (including onset and course) of the Veteran's
 +31      ;; osteomyelitis (brief summary): _____________________________________________
 +32      ;;
 +33      ;; b. Indicate location of initial infection (check all that apply):
 +34      ;;    ___ Pelvis
 +35      ;;    ___ Cervical vertebrae
 +36      ;;    ___ Thoracolumbar vertebrae
 +37      ;;    ___ Long bones of upper extremity
 +38      ;;        Side affected: ___ Right   ___ Left
 +39      ;;    ___ Long bones of lower extremity
 +40      ;;        Side affected: ___ Right   ___ Left
 +41      ;;    ___ Finger(s): ___ Right, digit(s) affected _____________________________
 +42      ;;                   ___ Left, digit(s) affected ______________________________
 +43      ;;    ___ Toe(s):    ___ Right, digit(s) affected _____________________________
 +44      ;;                   ___ Left, digit(s) affected ______________________________
 +45      ;;    ___ Other, specify: _____________________________________________________
 +46      ;;^TOF^
 +47      ;;    ___ Extension into joints
 +48      ;;        If checked, indicate joints affected:
 +49      ;;        Right: ___ Shoulder    ___ Elbow    ___ Wrist     ___ Hip    ___ Knee
 +50      ;;               ___ Ankle  ___ Multiple hand joints   ___ Multiple foot joints
 +51      ;;        Left:  ___ Shoulder    ___ Elbow    ___ Wrist     ___ Hip    ___ Knee
 +52      ;;               ___ Ankle  ___ Multiple hand joints   ___ Multiple foot joints
 +53      ;;        ___ Other, specify: _________________________________________________
 +54      ;;
 +55      ;; c. Has the Veteran had medical treatment or is the Veteran currently
 +56      ;; undergoing medical treatment for osteomyelitis?
 +57      ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 +58      ;;    If yes, describe treatment:______________________________________________
 +59      ;;    Date treatment started: _________________________________________________
 +60      ;; Date treatment completed or anticipated date of completion: ________________
 +61      ;;
 +62      ;; d. Has the Veteran had surgical treatment for osteomyelitis?
 +63      ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 +64      ;; If yes, indicate surgical procedure and date (if multiple procedures,
 +65      ;; indicate below):
 +66      ;;   Procedure #1: ____________________________________________________________
 +67      ;;   Date: ____________________________________________________________________
 +68      ;;   Facility: ________________________________________________________________
 +69      ;;
 +70      ;;   Procedure #2: ____________________________________________________________
 +71      ;;   Date: ___________________
 +72      ;;   Facility: ________________________________________________________________
 +73      ;;
 +74      ;;   If additional surgical procedures, list, using above format: _____________
 +75      ;;
 +76      ;; e. Provide status of the Veteran's current osteomyelitis condition:
 +77      ;; ___ Acute  ___ Subacute   ___ Chronic     ___ Inactive    ___ Resolved
 +78      ;; ___ Other: describe: _______________________________________________________
 +79      ;;
 +80      ;; 3. Recurrent infections
 +81      ;;
 +82      ;; a. Has the Veteran had any additional episodes or recurring infections of
 +83      ;; osteomyelitis following the initial infection?
 +84      ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 +85      ;; If yes, indicate number of additional episodes:
 +86      ;;    ___ 1   ___ 2   ___ 3   ___ 4   ___ 5 or more
 +87      ;;^TOF^
 +88      ;; b. Location of recurrent infections (check all that apply):
 +89      ;;    ___ Pelvis
 +90      ;;    ___ Cervical vertebrae
 +91      ;;    ___ Thoracolumbar vertebrae
 +92      ;;    ___ Long bones of upper extremity
 +93      ;;        Side affected:   ___ Right   ___ Left
 +94      ;;    ___ Long bones of lower extremity
 +95      ;;        Side affected:   ___ Right   ___ Left
 +96      ;;    ___ Finger(s):   ___ Right, digit(s) affected ___________________________
 +97      ;;                     ___ Left, digit(s) affected ____________________________
 +98      ;;    ___ Toe(s):      ___ Right, digit(s) affected ___________________________
 +99      ;;                     ___ Left, digit(s) affected ____________________________
 +100     ;;    ___ Other, specify: _____________________________________________________
 +101     ;;
 +102     ;;    ___  Extension into joints
 +103     ;;    If checked, indicate joints affected:
 +104     ;;        Right: ___ Shoulder    ___ Elbow    ___ Wrist     ___ Hip    ___ Knee
 +105     ;;               ___ Ankle  ___ Multiple hand joints   ___ Multiple foot joints
 +106     ;;        Left:  ___ Shoulder    ___ Elbow    ___ Wrist     ___ Hip    ___ Knee
 +107     ;;              ___ Ankle  ___ Multiple hand joints   ___ Multiple foot joints
 +108     ;;        ___ Other, specify: _________________________________________________
 +109     ;;
 +110     ;; c. Dates of recurrent infection
 +111     ;; Indicate dates of recurrences:
 +112     ;;    Date of recurrence #1:________ Site of recurrent infection: _____________
 +113     ;;    Date of recurrence #2:________ Site of recurrent infection: _____________
 +114     ;;    Date of recurrence #3:________ Site of recurrent infection: _____________
 +115     ;;
 +116     ;;    If there are additional recurrences, list using above format: ___________
 +117     ;;
 +118     ;; 4. Signs, symptoms and findings
 +119     ;;
 +120     ;; a. Does the Veteran currently have any signs or findings attributable to
 +121     ;; osteomyelitis or treatment for osteomyelitis?
 +122     ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 +123     ;; If yes, check all that apply:
 +124     ;;    ___ Involucrum
 +125     ;;    ___ Sequestrum
 +126     ;;    ___ Discharging sinus
 +127     ;;    ___ Amyloidosis secondary to chronic infection
 +128     ;;    ___ Anemia
 +129     ;;        If checked, provide CBC results in diagnostic testing section.
 +130     ;;    ___ Decreased joint function or range of motion due to osteomyelitis or
 +131     ;;        residuals of treatment
 +132     ;;        If checked, indicate affected joints and ALSO complete appropriate
 +133     ;;        Questionnaire for each affected joint and/or spinal segment.
 +134     ;;        Right: ___ Shoulder    ___ Elbow    ___ Wrist     ___ Hip    ___ Knee
 +135     ;;               ___ Ankle  ___ Multiple hand joints   ___ Multiple foot joints
 +136     ;;               ___ Single hand joint       ___ Single foot joint
 +137     ;;^TOF^
 +138     ;;        Left:  ___ Shoulder    ___ Elbow    ___ Wrist     ___ Hip    ___ Knee
 +139     ;;               ___ Ankle  ___ Multiple hand joints   ___ Multiple foot joints
 +140     ;;               ___ Single hand joint       ___ Single foot joint 
 +141     ;;        ___ Cervical vertebral joint(s)  ___ Thoracolumbar vertebral joint(s)
 +142     ;;            Specific vertebral joint(s) affected ____________________________
 +143     ;;
 +144     ;; b. Does the Veteran currently have any symptoms attributable to
 +145     ;; osteomyelitis or treatment for osteomyelitis?
 +146     ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 +147     ;; If yes, check all that apply:
 +148     ;;    ___ Pain
 +149     ;;    If checked, describe: ___________________________________________________
 +150     ;;    ___ Swelling
 +151     ;;    If checked, describe: ___________________________________________________
 +152     ;;    ___ Tenderness
 +153     ;;    If checked, describe: ___________________________________________________
 +154     ;;    ___ Erythema
 +155     ;;    If checked, describe: ___________________________________________________
 +156     ;;    ___ Warmth
 +157     ;;    If checked, describe: ___________________________________________________
 +158     ;;    ___ Malaise
 +159     ;;    If checked, describe: ___________________________________________________
 +160     ;;    ___ Other symptoms, describe: ___________________________________________
 +161     ;;
 +162     ;; 5. Amputation
 +163     ;;
 +164     ;; Has the Veteran had an amputation due to osteomyelitis?
 +165     ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 +166     ;; If yes, complete Amputation Questionnaire.
 +167     ;;
 +168     ;; 6. Assistive devices
 +169     ;;
 +170     ;; a. Does the Veteran use any assistive devices as a normal mode of
 +171     ;; locomotion, although occasional locomotion by other methods may be possible?
 +172     ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 +173     ;; If yes, identify assistive device(s) used (check all that apply and indicate
 +174     ;; frequency):
 +175     ;;   __ Wheelchair  Frequency of use:  __ Occasional   __ Regular   __ Constant
 +176     ;;   __ Brace(s)    Frequency of use:  __ Occasional   __ Regular   __ Constant
 +177     ;;   __ Crutch(es)  Frequency of use:  __ Occasional   __ Regular   __ Constant
 +178     ;;   __ Cane(s)     Frequency of use:  __ Occasional   __ Regular   __ Constant
 +179     ;;   __ Walker      Frequency of use:  __ Occasional   __ Regular   __ Constant
 +180     ;;   __ Other: ________________________________________________________________
 +181     ;;                  Frequency of use:  __ Occasional   __ Regular   __ Constant
 +182     ;;
 +183     ;; b. If the Veteran uses any assistive devices, specify the condition and
 +184     ;; identify the assistive device used for each condition: _____________________
 +185     ;;^TOF^
 +186     ;; 7. Remaining effective function of the extremities
 +187     ;;
 +188     ;; Due to the Veteran's osteomyelitis or residuals of treatment, is there
 +189     ;; functional impairment of an extremity such that no effective function
 +190     ;; remains other than that which would be equally well served by an amputation
 +191     ;; with prosthesis? (Functions of the upper extremity include grasping,
 +192     ;; manipulation, etc., while functions for the lower extremity include balance
 +193     ;; and propulsion, etc.)
 +194     ;; ___ Yes, functioning is so diminished that amputation with prosthesis would
 +195     ;; equally serve the Veteran.
 +196     ;; ___ No
 +197     ;; If yes, indicate extremities for which this applies:
 +198     ;;    ___ Right upper    ___ Left upper     ___ Right lower    ___ Left lower
 +199     ;;    For each checked extremity, identify the condition causing loss of
 +200     ;;    function, describe loss of effective function and provide specific
 +201     ;;    examples (brief summary): _______________________________________________
 +202     ;;
 +203     ;; 8. Other pertinent physical findings, complications, conditions, signs
 +204     ;; and/or symptoms
 +205     ;;
 +206     ;; a. Does the Veteran have any scars (surgical or otherwise) related to any
 +207     ;; conditions or to the treatment of any conditions listed in the Diagnosis
 +208     ;; section above?
 +209     ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 +210     ;; If yes, are any of the scars painful and/or unstable, or is the total area
 +211     ;; of all related scars greater than 39 square cm (6 square inches)?
 +212     ;;    ___ Yes ___ No
 +213     ;;        If yes, also complete a Scars Questionnaire.
 +214     ;;
 +215     ;; b.  Does the Veteran have any other pertinent physical findings,
 +216     ;; complications, conditions, signs and/or symptoms related to any conditions
 +217     ;; listed in the Diagnosis section above?
 +218     ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 +219     ;; If yes, describe (brief summary): __________________________________________
 +220     ;;
 +221     ;; 9. Diagnostic testing
 +222     ;;
 +223     ;; a. Have imaging or laboratory studies been performed and are the results
 +224     ;; available?
 +225     ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 +226     ;; If yes, indicate tests performed, dates and results:
 +227     ;;    ___ Bone scan         Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 +228     ;;    ___ X-ray             Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 +229     ;;    ___ MRI               Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 +230     ;;    ___ Complete blood count (CBC)
 +231     ;;                          Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 +232     ;;    ___ C-reactive protein (CRP)
 +233     ;;                          Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 +234     ;;^TOF^
 +235     ;;    ___ Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
 +236     ;;                          Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 +237     ;;    ___ Blood culture     Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 +238     ;;    ___ Bone biopsy and culture
 +239     ;;                          Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 +240     ;;    ___ Other, describe: ________________
 +241     ;;                          Date of test: ___________  Results: _______________
 +242     ;;
 +243     ;; b. Are there any other significant diagnostic test findings and/or results?
 +244     ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 +245     ;; If yes, provide type of test or procedure, date and results (brief
 +246     ;; summary): __________________________________________________________________
 +247     ;;
 +248     ;; 10. Functional impact
 +249     ;;
 +250     ;; Does the Veteran's osteomyelitis impact his or her ability to work?
 +251     ;; ___ Yes ___ No
 +252     ;; If yes describe the impact of the Veteran's osteomyelitis or residuals of
 +253     ;; treatment, providing one or more examples: _________________________________
 +254     ;;
 +255     ;; 11. Remarks, if any:________________________________________________________
 +256     ;;
 +257     ;; Physician signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________
 +258     ;;
 +259     ;; Physician printed name: _________________________________ Phone: ___________
 +260     ;;
 +261     ;; Medical license #: ______________________________________ FAX: _____________
 +262     ;;
 +263     ;; Physician address: _________________________________________________________
 +264     ;; 
 +265     ;; NOTE: VA may request additional medical information, including additional
 +266     ;; examinations if necessary to complete VA's review of the Veteran's
 +267     ;; application.
 +268     ;;^END^
 +269      QUIT