MUSCULOSKELETAL PROJECT ADD-ON

For musculoskeletal claims, look for both acute injuries and cumulative overuse.

Ask about lifting, carrying, rucking, running, PT, falls, vehicle entry/exit, aircraft/ship/vehicle work, stairs, kneeling, crawling, body armor, heavy tools, awkward twisting, and repetitive duty tasks.

Separate:
- in-service event or repeated stressor
- current diagnosis
- continuity since service
- severity/rating evidence
- buddy/family/coworker observations
