External bruise - Physical trauma Factor
Physical trauma means a knock, blow, hit or firm compression (as may occur with seat belt injuries). Physical trauma does not have to be severe in order to cause an external bruise. Some people bruise more easily than others because of an underlying fragility.
A history of physical trauma may be documented in the evidence. However, unless the trauma was severe, the person probably would not have sought medical attention. In addition, doctors' notes and hospitals' records may have been destroyed or can no longer be obtained. If clinical records cannot be obtained, a statement regarding the circumstances of the physical trauma that caused the bruise will generally be accepted, unless there is contradictory evidence.
Last reviewed for CCPS 12 March 2008.
Investigative Documents
| Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claimant Report | External Bruise |
Preliminary questions [7086]
7088 the veteran has had physical trauma to the area of side and site of the body at some time.
7093 the veteran satisfies the occurrence provisions for the physical trauma and VEA service for the clinical onset of external bruise.
7096 the veteran had physical trauma to the area of side and site of the body within the 72 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
or
7101 the veteran had physical trauma to the area of side and site of the body within the 24 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
7090 the veteran has established the causal connection between the physical trauma and VEA service for the clinical onset of external bruise.
7094 the veteran has established the causal connection between the physical trauma and operational service for the clinical onset of external bruise.
or
7095 the veteran has established the causal connection between the physical trauma and eligible service for the clinical onset of external bruise.
Clinical onset and operational service [7094]
7097 on operational service, the veteran had physical trauma to the area of side and site of the body within the 72 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
7098 the physical trauma to the area of side and site of the body within the 72 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, on operational service, was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
or
7089 the veteran had physical trauma to the area of side and site of the body before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
7099 the veteran had physical trauma to the area of side and site of the body within the 72 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
7100 the identified illness or injury which caused the physical trauma to the area of side and site of the body is causally related to operational service.
Clinical onset and eligible service [7095]
7102 on eligible service, the veteran had physical trauma to the area of side and site of the body within the 24 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
7103 as a causal result of eligible service, the veteran had physical trauma to the area of side and site of the body within the 24 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
7104 the physical trauma to the area of side and site of the body within the 24 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, on eligible service, was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
or
7089 the veteran had physical trauma to the area of side and site of the body before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
7105 the veteran had physical trauma to the area of side and site of the body within the 24 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
7106 the identified illness or injury which caused the physical trauma to the area of side and site of the body is causally related to eligible service.