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Evidence checklist

Muscle Injury, Anterior Thigh (Muscle Group XIV)

DC 531438 CFR § 4.73Musculoskeletal

Evidence strength

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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 3 collected
Nexus opinion linking muscle injury to serviceCritical

A medical opinion stating it is "at least as likely as not" that your thigh muscle injury is connected to the documented in-service injury or event.

Private provider · independent opinion
Current muscle strength testing documentationCritical

Examination documenting muscle strength grading (0-5 scale), fatigue, endurance, and functional impairment of the affected muscle group.

Private provider · independent opinion
EMG if nerve involvement suspected

Electromyography testing to document any associated nerve damage or denervation in the affected muscle group.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 1 collected
Scar and tissue loss documentation

Documentation of scarring, tissue loss, or adhesions from the original injury, including measurements. Scars may qualify for a separate rating.

VA or private records · written request
03

Lay statements

0 of 1 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
04

Benefits questionnaire

0 of 1 collected
Completed DBQ Muscle InjuriesCritical

Standardized form capturing muscle group involved, injury history, strength testing, and functional limitations.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →
05

Service records

0 of 2 collected
Documentation of original wounding mechanism or injuryCritical

Records documenting the original in-service injury, including mechanism of wounding (shrapnel, blunt trauma, laceration), initial treatment, and hospitalization records.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180

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