Full Body Inventory
Take a full head-to-toe inventory and write down what changed.
If it is not the same as it was when you entered service, write it down.
Click the region that applies. Start anywhere. You do not have to go in order.
Use the list to jog your memory. If something changed, write it down.
Use the notes box to record what happened and how it affected function.
Think about headaches, migraines, scalp scars, hair loss from injury, vision changes, dry eye, floaters, light sensitivity, tinnitus, hearing loss, vertigo, chronic sinus issues, jaw pain, TMJ, dental damage, numbness, or facial nerve pain.
Think about stiffness, reduced range of motion, clicking, grinding, pain turning your head, pain raising your arms, upper back tightness, lower back pain, bending trouble, twisting pain, and pain that shoots into the arms or legs.
Think about elbow pain, wrist pain, numbness, tingling, grip weakness, dropping objects, hand fatigue, and limited motion during work, typing, lifting, or repetitive use.
Think about shortness of breath, asthma, chronic bronchitis, reflux, stomach pain, IBS, high blood pressure, chest tightness, sleep-related breathing issues, and any heart-related symptoms that started or worsened during service.
Think about hip pain, numbness, weakness, knee clicking, instability, stair pain, ankle rolling, plantar fasciitis, burning, neuropathy, and pain with standing or walking.
Look at your full body. Think about scars from injuries, surgeries, burns, rashes, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin changes that developed during or after service. Document every area.