The minor handicap was not regarded as entitling him to training with maintenance pay. (Statements submitted for the record in reference to the case of Theodore Lind are as follows:) From: Chief, Division of Rehabilitation, To: District Vocational Office No. 2, city of New York. JULY 28, 1919. Subject: Lind, Theodore, private, Battery D, 319th Field Artillery. 1. Receipt is acknowledged of your surveys and recommendations for training to be furnished the above-named man. The evidence submitted has been very carefully reviewed by this office, but it is not possible to give an im mediate decision, because of the incomplete evidence which has been subnitted concerning the man's disability. In order to discover the exact natur? of the disability for which this man was discharged from the service, a request has been made for extracts from the official records. 2. If you have in pour possession a copy of Form 17 A. G. O., Form 135-3 A. G. O., Form 395-1 A. G. O., or Form M (Navy), or extracts from these documents, please submit the copy or extract to this office immediately. 3 If copies or extracts from the above-named official records are not in your possession, or if those records are not such as to furnish a basis for the opinion of your district medical officer in regard to the man's present physical condition, please submit a report on the proper medical blanks furnished by this office. From: Chief, Division of Rehabilitation. DEAR SIR: Please refer to the case of the above-named man, about whom we wrote you on July 28. The Army records state his disability as: ear. Report of board of medical officers: "Otitis media, chronic; supurative left Soldier states that he had no ear trouble prior to enlistment. He has a history of having had occasional earache (left) from July 18, 1918, onward. The present condition, however, appears to have arisen suddenly December 28, 1918, while in hospital following operation for hemorrhoids. He stated that mastoid operation was done January 4, 1918, at Base Hospital No. 49. Admitted United States Army General Hospital No. 41, Staten Island, N. Y., June 2. 1919, with purulent discharge from left ear, which discharge at present is absent. He shows a small scar behind the left mastoid prominence, but no loss of bony substance. We are unable to determine the type of operation which was performed in this region. His hearing in right ear 20/20, left ear 40/20, Maximum improvement has been obtained. Ten per cent disabled. In line of duty, yes; degree of disability, 10 per cent, based on present condition." In view of his disability, as stated on your surveys, medical board, together with the Army statement, it does not appear that the man has a section No. 2 case for training under the law, as he can return to his former occupation without any decrease in earning capacity due to disability. Please reconsider, with a view to offering the man training under the provisions of section No. 3. provided he is awarded compensation by the bureau. Very truly, yours, I certify this to be a true copy. My commission expires February 13, 1925. H. L. SMITH. Chief, Division of Rehabilitation. MARYE E. LARKIN, SEPTEMBER 3, 1919. Mr. THEODORE LIND, Brooklyn, N. Y. DEAR SIR: Will you kindly call at this office at your earliest convenience and ask to see our Dr. Merriam relative to your case. Please bring this letter with you when you call. Hoping to see you soon, beg to remain, Yours, very truly, I certify this to be a true copy. My commission expires February 13, 1925. S. E. FARWELL, MARYE E. LARKIN, Notary Public. OCTOBER 26, 1919. Mr. THEODORE LIND, Brooklyn, N. Y. DEAR SIR: Will you kindly call at our office and confer with our Mr. Chidester regarding the possibility of training under section 3? Yours, very truly, I certify this to be a true copy. My commission expires February 13, 1925. Mr. THEODORE LIND, Brooklyn, N. Y. S. E. FARWELL, District Vocational Officer. MARYE E. LARKIN, Notary Public. DECEMBER 13, 1919. DEAR SIR: Will you kindly call at this office at your earliest convenience and ask to see the writer relative to your case? Please bring this letter with you when you call. [In filling out this form use pen and ink or the typewrtier.] 1. Read carefully in connection with latest regulations. The original of this record will be filed in the central office and a copy kept in the district office. 2. The object of this examination is to show on one form, as far as possible, whether (a) the man is physically and functionally able to return to his former occupation; whether (b) the man is physically and functionally able at this time to enter upon the training course; and (c) whether he can carry on in the occupation for which training is recommended, after the training is completed. 3. This form will be filled out by the district medical officer after an examination of the man or his records. The applicant may be ordered to the district office for voca tional advisement if a medical report indicates a physical handicap to overcome which training appears to be necessary. 4. In all cases, if available, attach copies of service Forms M. (Navy), 17, 135–3, 395-1 (A. G.), and any B. W. R. I. forms. 5. Applicants presenting themselves at a district office will be examined there free of charge by the district medical officer or his assistants. PART I. 1. (a) Name, Lind, Theodore. Age, 22 yrs.: race, white. (b) Rank, rating, or organization, pvt., Co. B, 319 Field Artillery. Principal duty in service, soldier. Enlisted June 4th, 1917. Discharged June 28, 1919. (c) Present address, 175 St. James Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. (d) Principal civil occupation, wood finisher. (c) Occupation suggested by vocational adviser, surveyor (mechanical). (f) Nature of training course, 2. (A) Was the applicant treated for an illness or injury while in service for which he claimed no disability and which was not noted on discharge? No. (B) Does the applicant claim that he had an illness or injury while in service for which he was not treated in hospital or in dispensary? No. (C) Does the applicant claim that he was inducted into the service with a disability unnoted by the medical examiners? No. (D) Has the applicant developed any disability traceable to service since his discharge therefrom? No. (The following answers may apply to either A, B, C, or D, above:) (1) If so, how was this illness or injury incurred? (2) Describe it fully and give name of hospital or dispensary in which he was treated and, if possible, dates of admission and discharge. (3) Describe the relation, if any, it has to the present disability (4) In your judgment, is his statement credible? Yes. Is an affidavit advisable from the man concerning A, B, C, or D? No. (5) Was this present disability, in your opinion, incurred in, increased, or aggravated by reason of his service? State which: Incurred in. 3. Abstracts of specialists' examinations (when such examinations are necessary). (To be filled out by the D. M. O. from reports by specialists or district office examinations; the original copies of the special examiners to be attached.) 4. The vocational-medical data. (To be filled out by the D. M. O., in consultation when necessary with the vocational adviser or by other medical examiner, if the latter feels competent to answer any or all queries. (a) Is the candidate's physical condition, as the result of his disability, such that he can not realize his full capabilities in His former occupation? Yes. The new occupation suggested? No. (b) Will the disability of the applicant handicap him in his competition with the normal worker in the occupation suggested? No. If so, state the manner in which his disability will be a handicap Just what can he not do with the disabled part? Not do any work which necessitates keen hearing. (c) Will candidate's disability increase his liability to hazards in the occupation suggested? No. If so, state the hazards and the precautions to be observed. (d) Will the candidate's condition demand any special consideration from his employer, such as shorter hours, periods of rest, light work, special type of work or machine, etc.? No. If so, what? 5. Abstract or summary of all data by D. M. O. (Reconcile or decide on discrepancies and give personal opinion.) DIAGNOSIS. Unilateral ch. otitis media lt. ear. Loss of hearing in lt. ear. DISABILITY. Loss of hearing in It. ear. Man can not carry on efficiently as wood finisher. Work rather confining. AS mechanical surveyor would work partially outside, which would possibly aid man's condition. (a) Is the disability major, minor, or negligible? Is it permanent or temporary? (b) Do you find the applicant eligible for training under the vocational rehabilitation act? Yes. (c) Should the applicant begin training for the suggested occupation? Yes. When? Now. Date, 9-24-19. Sect. 3 only. FRANK BELL, D. M. O. PART II. THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, Read paragraphs 1 and 2 of the instructions on first page carefully, and before beginning the examination the man should be stripped, at least to the waist. 1. (a) Age, 22. Race. W. Height with shoes, 674 inches. Weight without coat, 149 pounds. Inspiration, 35 inches. Expiration, 33 inches. inches. Girth, 28 (b) What does he complain of? Loss of hearing in left ear. (c) Has he hernia, piles, fistula, or other rectal diseases? No. (d) Do you find evidence of past or present disease of brain or nervous system? No. Of the heart? No. Of the lungs? No. Of any of the abdominal organs? No. Of any other part of the body? No. What? (e) Describe fully the physical and functional conditions, with full details of the disabled organs, his general appearance and build, and endeavor to give a word picture of the man; use diagrams to show location of injuries, and always indicate by a pen sketch the position of ankylosed limbs and fingers. Patient gives history of having been gassed while in service. Had cold followed by pain and discharge from left ear and loss of hearing in this ear. Paroxysmal pains in ear at times now. No hearing in left ear. Should not perform work which necessitates marked confinement. Claims noises in work shop cause pain in ear. 2. (a) Amputation cases: State nature of amputation, and note exact location on diagrams. Is scar fixed or movable? Date of amputation Character of stump (for direct or indirect weight bearing) of stump Usefulness of stump Painless? Power artificial appliances are required? why not? ceived? If no artifical appliances are used, If so, what? are crutches used? 3. After your examination of this man, is the present condition, in your opinion, due to or traceable to his military service? Yes. 4. Does he need hospital or other care? No. 5. Diagnosis: Unilateral chr. otitis media; loss of hearing left ear. 6. Prognosis: Grave. 7. Remarks, suggestions as to treatment, etc., 8. In view of the physical disability and his past vocational history, should the applicant be trained for the suggested occupation, which is mechanical surveying? When can he begin? Now. 9. Is the disability minor? Is it permanent or temporary? 10. Any erasures or alterations should be initialed by you. Please read your report over carefully before signing. SPENCER A. KIRKLAND, M. D., 469 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y. SEPTEMBER 18, 1919. SUBSEQUENT MEDICAL HISTORY (TO BE FILLED OUT AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE.) (To be ascertained, when deemed necessary, by the D. M. O. from the coordinator or the counselor and friend.) Is this man trained? able to carry on in the occupation for which he was Name I certify this to be a true copy. [SEAL.] My commission expires February 13, 1925. Mr. THEODORE LIND, 175 St. James Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. MARYE E. LARKIN, Notary Public. DECEMBER, 22, 1919. DEAR SIR: Your application for training through the Federal Board for Vocational Education has received careful consideration, and the decision has been made that your disability does not constitute a vocational handicap. We are, therefore, not permitted to offer you training under section 2 of the act, which carries $80 a month maintenance allowance. We note, however, that you have applied to the Bureau of War Risk Insurance for compensation. In case this compensation is granted, you will be eligible for a course of training without compensation, as provided in section 3 of the act. That is, you may choose one of the following courses: 1. At any approved school "day course," with tuition and cost of books only. 2. A course in any approved evening school, with tuition and cost of books only. 3. Any approved correspondence course, with tuition and cost of books. Please advise this office whether or not compensation has been granted you by the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, and also whether you de ire to take advantage of any one of above-mentioned opportunities. If you should have any additional evidence of your disability not yet submitted to this oflice which might constitute a claim for section 2 training, we shall be glad to consider it. This office is open during usual business hours, 9 a. m. to 5 p. m., and also from 7 to 9 o'clock on Wednesday evenings. [Federal Board for Vocational Education, Division of Rehabilitation.] REPORT OF PHYSICAL EXAMINER. Place: Federal Board for Vocational Education. Date: December 19, 1919. 1. Claimant's name: Lind, Theodore. 2. Service organization and rank: Pvt., Co. B., 319th Field Artillery. |