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DVBCQRA2 ;;ALB-CIOFO/ECF,SBW - RECTUM AND ANUS Questionaire; 6/JUlY/2011
 ;;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 had any condition of the rectum
 ;; or anus?        
 ;; ___ Yes   ___ No
 ;;
 ;; If yes, provide only diagnoses that pertain to rectum or anus conditions.
 ;; If yes, select the Veteran's condition (check all that apply):
 ;;    ___ Internal or external hemorrhoids
 ;;                              ICD code: ______   Date of diagnosis: __________
 ;;    ___ Anal/perianal fistula
 ;;                              ICD code: ______   Date of diagnosis: __________
 ;;    ___ Rectal stricture      ICD code: ______   Date of diagnosis: __________
 ;;    ___ Impairment of rectal sphincter control
 ;;                              ICD code: ______   Date of diagnosis: __________
 ;;    ___ Rectal prolapse       ICD code: ______   Date of diagnosis: __________
 ;;    ___ Pruritus ani          ICD code: ______   Date of diagnosis: __________
 ;;    ___ Other, specify below:
 ;;
 ;;    Other diagnosis #1: _______________________
 ;;    ICD code: ___________________________
 ;;    Date of diagnosis: _______________
 ;;
 ;;    Other diagnosis #2: _______________________
 ;;    ICD code: ___________________________
 ;;    Date of diagnosis: _______________
 ;;
 ;; If there are additional diagnoses that pertain to rectum or anus conditions,
 ;; list using above format: ____________________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; 2. Medical History
 ;; a. Describe the history (including onset and course) of the Veteran's rectum
 ;; or anus conditions (brief summary): _________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; b. Does the Veteran's treatment plan include taking continuous medication for
 ;; the diagnosed conditions?
 ;; ___ Yes   ___ No
 ;; If yes, list only those medications used for the diagnosed conditions:
 ;; _____________________________________________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; 3. Signs and Symptoms
 ;; Does the Veteran have any findings, signs or symptoms attributable to any of
 ;; the diagnoses in Section 1?
 ;; ___ Yes   ___ No
 ;; If yes, specify the conditions below and complete the appropriate sections.
 ;;^TOF^
 ;; a. ___ Internal or external hemorrhoids
 ;; If checked, indicate severity (check all that apply):
 ;;       ___ Mild or moderate
 ;;           If checked, describe: ___________________
 ;;       ___ Large or thrombotic, irreducible, with excessive redundant tissue,
 ;;           evidencing frequent recurrences
 ;;       ___ With persistent bleeding
 ;;       ___ With secondary anemia
 ;;            If checked, provide hemoglobin/hematocrit in Diagnostic testing
 ;;           section.
 ;;       ___ With fissures
 ;;       ___ Other, describe: ________________________
 ;;
 ;; b. ___ Anal/perianal fistula
 ;; If checked, indicate severity (check all that apply):
 ;;       ___ Slight impairment of sphincter control, without leakage
 ;;            If checked, describe: ___________________
 ;;       ___ Leakage necessitates wearing of pad
 ;;       ___ Constant slight leakage
 ;;       ___ Occasional moderate leakage
 ;;       ___ Occasional involuntary bowel movements
 ;;       ___ Extensive leakage
 ;;       ___ Fairly frequent involuntary bowel movements
 ;;       ___ Complete loss of sphincter control
 ;;       ___ Other, describe: ________________________ 
 ;;
 ;; c. ___ Rectal stricture
 ;; If checked, indicate severity (check all that apply):
 ;;       ___ Moderate reduction of lumen
 ;;       ___ Great reduction of lumen
 ;;       ___ Moderate constant leakage
 ;;       ___ Extensive leakage
 ;;       ___ Requiring colostomy (which is present)
 ;;       ___ Other, describe: ________________________
 ;;
 ;; d. ___ Impairment of rectal sphincter control
 ;; If checked, indicate severity (check all that apply):
 ;;       ___ Slight impairment of sphincter control, without leakage
 ;;            If checked, describe: ___________________
 ;;       ___ Leakage necessitates wearing of pad
 ;;       ___ Constant slight leakage
 ;;       ___ Occasional moderate leakage
 ;;       ___ Occasional involuntary bowel movements
 ;;       ___ Extensive leakage
 ;;       ___ Fairly frequent involuntary bowel movements
 ;;       ___ Complete loss of sphincter control
 ;;       ___ Other, describe: _________________________
 ;;^TOF^
 ;; e. ___ Rectal prolapse
 ;; If checked, indicate severity (check all that apply):
 ;;       ___ Mild with constant slight or occasional moderate leakage
 ;;       ___ Moderate, persistent or frequently recurring
 ;;       ___ Severe (or complete), persistent
 ;;       ___ Other, describe: __________________________
 ;;
 ;; f. ___ Pruritus ani
 ;; If checked, indicate underlying condition and describe: ____________________
 ;;       If appropriate, complete Questionnaire for underlying condition, such
 ;;       as the Skin Questionnaire.
 ;;
 ;; 4. Exam
 ;; Provide results of examination of rectal/anal area: (check all that apply)
 ;;       ___ No exam performed for this condition; provide reason: _____________
 ;;       ___ Normal; no external hemorrhoids, anal fissures or other abnormalities
 ;;       ___ No external hemorrhoids; skin tags only
 ;;       ___ Small or moderate external hemorrhoids
 ;;       ___ Large external hemorrhoids
 ;;       ___ Thrombotic external hemorrhoids
 ;;       ___ Reducible external hemorrhoids
 ;;       ___ Irreducible external hemorrhoids 
 ;;       ___ Excessive redundant tissue
 ;;       ___ Anal fissure(s)
 ;;            If checked, describe: ___________________ 
 ;;       ___ Other, describe: ________________________
 ;;
 ;; 5. 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): ___________________________________________
 ;;^TOF^
 ;; 6. Diagnostic testing
 ;; NOTE:  If imaging studies, diagnostic procedures or laboratory testing has
 ;; been performed and reflects Veteran's current condition, no further testing
 ;; is required for this examination report.
 ;;
 ;; a. Has laboratory testing been performed?
 ;; ___ Yes   ___ No
 ;; If yes, check all that apply:
 ;;     ___ CBC (if anemia due to any intestinal condition is suspected or present)
 ;;           Date of test: ___________
 ;;           Hemoglobin: ______   Hematocrit: _______
 ;;           White blood cell count: ______  Platelets: _____
 ;;     ___ Other, specify: ______   
 ;;           Date of test: ___________   Results: ______________
 ;;
 ;; b. Have imaging studies or diagnostic procedures been performed and are the
 ;; results available?
 ;; ___ Yes   ___ No
 ;; If yes, provide type of test or procedure, date and results (brief summary):
 ;; ___________________________________________________ _________________________
 ;;
 ;; c. 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):
 ;; _____________________________________________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; 7. Functional impact
 ;; Does the Veteran's rectum or anus condition impact his or her ability to work?
 ;; ___ Yes   ___ No
 ;; If yes, describe the impact of each of the Veteran's rectum or anus conditions,
 ;; providing one or more examples: _____________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; 8. Remarks, if any: _________________________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; Physician signature: _______________________________________  Date: _________
 ;;
 ;; Physician printed name: _______________________________________
 ;;
 ;; Medical license #: _____________
 ;;
 ;; Physician address: ____________________________________________
 ;;
 ;; Phone: __________________________ Fax: ________________________
 ;;
 ;; 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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