Follow the steps to fill out the VA Form 21-0960C-10 effectively.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the VA Form 21-0960C-10 and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin by entering the patient's or veteran's full name and Social Security number at the top of the form. Ensure the information is accurate and matches official documents.
3. Proceed to Section I - Diagnosis, and indicate whether the veteran has a peripheral nerve condition. If yes, fill out the relevant diagnoses, including the ICD code and date of diagnosis.
4. In Section II - Medical History, provide a brief summary describing the history of the veteran's peripheral nerve condition, including its onset and course.
5. Continue to Section III - Symptoms. Indicate whether the veteran has symptoms attributable to any peripheral nerve conditions and specify the location and severity of these symptoms.
6. Move to Section IV - Muscle Strength Testing, and rate the strength according to the provided scale for each muscle group as directed.
7. In Section V - Reflex Exam, assess the deep tendon reflexes and document your findings.
8. For Section VI - Sensory Exam, indicate results for sensation testing for light touch and document any abnormal findings.
9. Complete Section VII - Trophic Changes by indicating if the veteran has any related changes.
10. Assess gait in Section VIII, noting whether it is normal or abnormal, and provide a description if necessary.
11. If applicable, conduct special tests for median nerve evaluation in Section IX and record the results.
12. In Sections X and XI, evaluate the severity of affected nerves for both upper and lower extremities, detailing their condition.
13. Document the use of any assistive devices in Section XII, indicating their frequency of use.
14. Assess functional impairment in Section XIII, noting any extremities affected by the condition.
15. In Section XIV, provide details about any pertinent physical findings or other significant conditions.
16. If applicable, document any diagnostic testing results in Section XV.
17. Indicate whether the peripheral nerve condition impacts the veteran's ability to work in Section XVI.
18. In Section XVII, add any remarks or additional information that may be relevant.
19. Finally, Section XVIII requires the physician's certification and details. Ensure that all required signatures and information are included.
20. Review the form for completeness and accuracy. Once satisfied, you can save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

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