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Thread Title: DRE Compression Fractures
Created On Wednesday July 30, 2008 6:01 PM


voiceofreason
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Wednesday July 30, 2008 6:01 PM

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Compression fractures can qualify applicants for category 2, 3 & 4 levels. My question is how is the percentage of the fracture quantified
25%, 50%, etc)? I assume some kind of diagnostic testing is necessary and needs to be referenced in the report ot verify the rating. Your thoughts.

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denyse
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check out example 15-5 (radiograph), and yes the evidence need be referenced. Not sure a doc would author an opinion of % without the requesite x-ray SWAG???

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voiceofreason
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Wednesday August 06, 2008 11:50 AM

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Thanks for the input.

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