SECTION V - MUSCLE INJURY EXAM (Continued)
CARDINAL SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MUSCLE DISABILITY
10. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SIGNS AND/OR SYMPTOMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ANY MUSCLE INJURIES?
YES
NO
(If "Yes," check all that apply, and indicate side affected, muscle group and frequency/severity):
Loss of power
(If checked, indicate side affected):
Right
Left
Both
(Indicate muscle group(s) affected (I-XXIII) if possible):
(Indicate frequency/severity):
Occasional
Consistent
Consistent at a more severe level
Weakness
(If checked, indicate side affected):
Right
Left
Both
(Indicate muscle group(s) affected (I-XXIII) if possible):
(Indicate frequency/severity):
Occasional
Consistent
Consistent at a more severe level
Lowered threshold of fatigue
(If checked, indicate sided affected):
Right
Left
Both
(Indicate muscle group(s) affected (I-XXIII) if possible):
(Indicate frequency/severity):
Occasional
Consistent
Consistent at a more severe level
Fatigue-pain
(If checked, indicate side affected):
Right
Left
Both
(Indicate muscle group(s) affected (I-XXIII) if possible):
(Indicate frequency/severity):
Occasional
Consistent
Consistent at a more severe level
Impairment of coordination
(If checked, indicate side affected):
Right
Left
Both
(Indicate muscle group(s) affected (I-XXIII) if possible):
(Indicate frequency/severity):
Occasional
Consistent
Consistent at a more severe level
Uncertainty of movement
(If checked, indicate side affected):
Right
Left
Both
(Indicate muscle group(s) affected (I-XXIII) if possible):
(Indicate frequency/severity):
Occasional
Consistent
Consistent at a more severe level
If further clarification is needed due to injuries of multiple muscle groups, describe which findings, signs and/or symptoms are attributable to each muscle injury:
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