In the case of sprain and strain, appropriate clinical management may include initial rest and elevation of the affected region, the application of ice or cold compresses, and or strapping. Further management may include Non-steroidal inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen or voltaren. Supports or splinting, physiotherapy procedures to promote healing eg ultrasound, interferential therapy and passive exercises to increase the mobility of the joint. Surgical repair may also be warranted for severe sprains.
Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
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Medical Report | Inability to Obtain Appropriate Clinical Management | GQACM.pdf [3] | GQACM.docx [4] |
11109 the condition under consideration has been accepted on the basis of inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration.
7066 there is some evidence that an inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration may be a factor in the worsening of the condition under consideration.
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
7378 the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration at some time.
7379 the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
11234 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration and VEA service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
11235 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration and operational service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
or
11236 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration and eligible service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
7384 the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during operational service.
21084 the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during operational service, as a causal result of operational service.
7387 the veteran's inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration during operational service was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
or
7389 the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, because of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
7390 the identified illness or injury which prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration is causally related to operational service.
7392 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury that prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration is causally related.
7385 the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during eligible service.
7386 the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service.
7388 the veteran's inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration during eligible service was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
or
7389 the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, because of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
7391 the identified illness or injury which prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration is causally related to eligible service.
7393 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury that prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration is causally related.
There are two SOP factors combined under this contention for CCPS purposes.
The RMA does not provide any associated definitions.
Sprains involve the tearing or stretching of one or more joint ligaments:
Strains involve the tearing or stretching of a muscle or tendon:
The history of the injury that resulted in the sprain or strain should have been noted on the medical records, although medical attention may not have been sought immediately. Therefore, a reliable history of an injury the meets the relevant description at the time of the onset of sprain or strain will generally be accepted unless there is contradictory evidence. If the evidence is unclear, seek medical advice.
Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
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Medical Report | Sprains and Strains | MR9027.pdf [5] | MR9027.docx [6] |
7331 the veteran has established the causal connection between the injury to muscle, tendon or joint ligament and VEA service for the sprain or strain.
7332 the veteran has established the causal connection between the injury to muscle, tendon or joint ligament and VEA service for the clinical onset of the sprain or strain.
7338 the veteran has established the causal connection between the injury to muscle, tendon or joint ligament and operational service for the clinical onset of the sprain or strain.
or
7339 the veteran has established the causal connection between the injury to muscle, tendon or joint ligament and eligible service for the clinical onset of the sprain or strain.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
7333 the veteran has established the causal connection between the injury to muscle, tendon or joint ligament and VEA service for the clinical worsening of the acute sprain or acute strain.
7340 the veteran has established the causal connection between the injury to muscle, tendon or joint ligament and operational service for the clinical worsening of the acute sprain or acute strain.
or
7341 the veteran has established the causal connection between the injury to muscle, tendon or joint ligament and eligible service for the clinical worsening of the acute sprain or acute strain.
37553 the veteran had an injury to the muscle, tendon or joint ligament of side and site of the body, as described in the Statements of Principles for sprain and strain, at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, as a causal result of operational service.
37560 the injury to the muscle, tendon or joint ligament of side and site of the body, as defined in the Statements of Principles for sprain and strain, as a causal result of operational service and at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
37555 the veteran had an injury to the muscle, tendon or joint ligament of side and site of the body, as described in the Statements of Principles for sprain and strain, at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, as a causal result of eligible service.
37561 the injury to the muscle, tendon or joint ligament of side and site of the body, as defined in the Statements of Principles for sprain and strain, as a causal result of eligible service and at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
37557 the veteran had an injury to the muscle, tendon or joint ligament of side and site of the body, as described in the Statements of Principles for acute sprain and acute strain, at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, as a causal result of operational service.
37562 the injury to the muscle, tendon or joint ligament of side and site of the body, as defined in the Statements of Principles for acute sprain and acute strain, as a causal result of operational service and at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
37559 the veteran had an injury to the muscle, tendon or joint ligament of side and site of the body, as described in the Statements of Principles for acute sprain and acute strain, at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, as a causal result of eligible service.
37563 the injury to the muscle, tendon or joint ligament of side and site of the body, as defined in the Statements of Principles for acute sprain and acute strain, as a causal result of eligible service and at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
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[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=comment/reply/64150%23comment-form
[2] http://www.rma.gov.au/SOP/alpha_ind/s.htm
[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/GQACM_2.pdf
[4] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/GQACM_2.docx
[5] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/MR9027.pdf
[6] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/MR9027.docx