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Evidence checklist

Stress Fracture Residuals

DC 5299-500338 CFR § 4.71aMusculoskeletal

Evidence strength

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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 1 collected
Nexus opinion linking stress fracture residuals to serviceCritical

A medical opinion stating it is "at least as likely as not" that your stress fracture residuals are connected to basic training, high-impact military activity, or repetitive physical demands of service.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 3 collected
Imaging showing fracture, periostitis, or residual changesCritical

X-rays, bone scans, or MRI showing stress fracture lines, periosteal reaction, callus formation, or residual bone changes from healed fractures.

VA or private records · written request
Ongoing pain and functional limitation documentation

Medical records or personal statement documenting persistent pain at the fracture site, activity limitations, and impact on daily function.

VA or private records · written request
Bone density testing (DEXA scan, if applicable)

Bone density testing to document any underlying osteopenia or osteoporosis that may have contributed to or resulted from recurrent stress fractures.

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 Bone ConditionsCritical

Standardized form capturing the affected bone, fracture history, residual symptoms, and functional limitations.

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

Service records

0 of 2 collected
Documentation of basic training or high-impact military activity

Service records showing participation in basic training, forced marches, running programs, or other high-impact activities that caused the stress fracture.

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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