AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01083
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the chronic right knee pain condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. The Board noted that although the CI continued to have left knee pain, she was otherwise found to have normal examination. Ankle examination was normal.
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01088
The MEB forwarded lumbar DDD, s/p lumbar interbody fusion as medically unacceptable IAW AR 40-501. The MEB forwarded no other conditions for Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudication. RECOMMENDATION : The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows:
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01089
While the DES considers all of the service member's medical conditions, compensation can only be offered for those medical conditions that cut short a service member’s career, and then only to the degree of severity present at the time of final disposition. The PEB and VA both rated the back condition under code, 5241, spinal fusion, but with different disability ratings. At the C&P evaluation 4 months later, the CI reported his pain controlled on this reduced dose of medication with...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01091
The PEB adjudicated the bilateral plantar fasciitis with underlying pes planus condition, and recurrent skin abscesses condition as unfitting, rated 0% and 0% respectively, with application of the Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The left knee osteochondral defect and left ankle sprain conditions requested for consideration and the unfitting plantar fasciitis and recurrent skin abscesses conditions meet the criteria prescribed in DoDI 6040.44 for Board...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01096
An initial Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), adjudicated the chronic left Achilles tendonitis as unfitting and rated it as 5099-5003 at 0% disability with application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. When he had pain, he could still function with medication. As discussed above, PEB reliance on the USAPDA pain policy for rating chronic left Achilles tendonitis was operant in this case in the initial PEB rating but was not in the final revised rating.
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01097
VA (20050523) – All Effective Date 20010704* Condition Posttraumatic Arthritis, Right Ankle Ganglion Cyst, Right Wrist Chronic Scapholunate Dissociation w/Instability, Right Wrist Chronic Scapholunate Dissociation…, Left Wrist Hypertension Excision, Nevus, Residual Scar… Not Service Connected No VA Entry Sinusitis Tonsillitis Paresthesias of Gingiva… Vitreous Floaters DDD, L5-S1; Schmorl’s...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01101
An additional combined condition, “secondary low back and bilateral knee pain” was forwarded as “not boardable.” The PEB (via an Informal Reconsideration following an appeal) conceded aggravation of the congenital podiatric conditions; and, consolidated three of the MEB submitted conditions (as specified in the PEB’s DA Form 199 language quoted below) as a single unfitting condition characterized as “Painful feet on [sic] ankles due to plantar fasciitis and posterior tibial tendonitis with...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01102
The PEB adjudicated the bilateral, plantar fasciitis and bilateral flat feet conditions as unfitting, rated 0%, with application of the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. It noted the progression of the bilateral foot pain despite conservative treatment and limitation of activities; “currently, her feet still hurt and she is not doing any high impact activities but the pain is starting to increase.” The examination documented bilateral pes planus and tenderness on...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01103
The PEB adjudicated the Type II bipolar disorder condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The MEB narrative summary (NARSUM), dated 23 January 2009, notes that the CI initially presented to mental health services on 15 April 2008, 14 months prior to separation, reporting decreased mood, decreased energy, and increased irritability in the context of ongoing problems with work. It noted that there was a general...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01104
The PEB adjudicated the fibromyalgia condition as unfitting, rated 20% with application of the Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The Board noted that the CI had continuous symptoms but that she was never treated with medication for the condition due to pregnancy and breast feeding. In the matter of headaches, fatigue and depression, left hip strain, cervical strain, left knee strain, hives, groin pain, or any other medical conditions eligible for Board...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01110
The CI’s case was then reviewed by a Formal Reconsideration PEB that rated his dementia at 10% based on the VASRD and, he was medically separated with a 10% disability rating. He opined the CI’s cognitive impairment most likely resulted from a combination of head trauma, depression, and possible effects of alcohol. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Treatment Record XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX President Physical Disability Board of Review 4 PD1101110 MINORITY...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01113
On examination, cervical spine ROM was consistent with the 15 November 2006 orthopedic examination (flexion 40 degrees, extension 30, left lateral bending 35, right lateral bending 40, left rotation 45, and right rotation 45) and was associated with painful motion. Post-Sep (20070724) 75 (75) 30 (30) 30 (30) 30 (30) 30 (45) 30 (45) 225 Painful motion, pain at 70 degrees flexion No muscle spasm Gait normal 10% Chronic Low Back Pain Condition. Right Knee Pain Condition.
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01116
The CI was then medically separated with a 20% disability rating. The two interim TDRL exams and PEB decisions were not in evidence for review and therefore the Board could not discern the reasoning for continuance on TDRL, but agreed if the recommendation was to remain on TDRL, the % criteria that allowed this was the 40% rating. In addition, the VA, in spite of the 13 February 2008 exam, did not rate diabetic neuropathy until a rating decision in 2010 with an effective date of 30...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01123
RATING COMPARISON: Final Service PEB ‐ 20060613 On TDRL ‐ 20041214 Condition Neck Pain, S/P C4‐6 Diskectomy & Fusion Code 5243 (TDRL) 5241 (Final) Rating TDRL 30% Sep. 20% No Additional MEB/PEB Entries. The clinical evidence rated by the VA at the time of temporary retirement was >20 months before final separation; and, DoDI 6040.44 specifies a 12‐month interval for special consideration to VA findings. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01127
The PEB adjudicated the chronic right knee pain condition as unfitting, rated 10% with application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. Addendum states instability is moderate.§4.71a Rating 526010%10%§4.71a Rating 525720%20%On 8 March 2006, the PEB determined the CI was unfit for continued service for “chronic right knee pain following meniscal surgery times two” and with application of the USAPDA pain policy, rated the condition at 10% under code 5099-5003. ...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01128
The two VA examinations documented an antalgic gait and reduced ROM. The second VA examination documented that the strength was normal and spasm absent despite the history of worsened symptoms. ______________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING 5237 5099-5003 Not...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01129
The MEB NARSUM examination is the only examination completed prior to separation and it clearly supports a 20% rating based on flexion limited to 50 degrees. However, with more probative value placed on the exam prior to separation and the VA determination that a 20% rating should have been applied from the day after separation, the Board determined that, more likely than not, the chronic back pain condition met the 20% rating criteria on the day of separation. Providing a correction to...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01130
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the chronic mid-thoracic back pain condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Flexion (90 Normal)9090Extension (30)2530Combined (240 )220240CommentAll ROM with pain; reflexes symmetric§4.71a Rating10%10%At the MEB/narrative summary (NARSUM) evaluation performed June 2005, 10 months before separation, the CI reported baseline back pain of 4/10 increasing to 7/10 with...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01131
The PEB adjudicated the rheumatoid arthritis condition as unfitting, rated 20% with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The PEB and VA both rated the condition 20% under the same code, 5002, rheumatoid arthritis. The Board agreed that rheumatoid arthritis was rated by both the PEB and VA as a systemic condition code 5002 but, that IAW §4.71a, involved joints may be individually rated.
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01134
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the DDD condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). It noted the CI’s pain was constant and rated at 5-6/10 and his treatment included non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication and Neurontin. Since no evidence of functional impairment exists in this case, this condition is not considered to be unfitting and the Board cannot support a recommendation for additional...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01136
Right Ankle Condition . In the matter of the contended bilateral knees, lower back spasm and wrist conditions, the Board unanimously agrees that it cannot recommend a finding of unfit for additional service disability rating. Service Treatment Record
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01138
The PEB adjudicated the chronic neck pain and migraine headaches conditions as unfitting, rated 10% and 0% respectively, with likely application of AR 635-40 and/or the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. The conditions, right carpal tunnel syndrome and OSA as requested for consideration meet the criteria prescribed in DoDI 6040.44 for Board purview; and, are addressed below, in addition to a review of the ratings for the unfitting neck pain and migraine headache...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01139
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW SEPARATION DATE: 20021218 NAME: XXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1101139 BOARD DATE: 20121002 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E-4 (Military Occupational Specialty [MOS] Not Obtained/Student in AIT), medically separated for chronic abdominal pain following total vaginal hysterectomy for uterine prolapsed. In...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01140
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20021219 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1101140 BOARD DATE: 20121023 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty PV2/E-2 (54B10/Basic Trainee), medically separated for left femoral neck stress fracture, radiographically healed with minor residual symptoms but presenting an unacceptable risk for...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | pd2011-00255
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: BRANCH OF SERVICE: NAVY CASE NUMBER: PD1100255 SEPARATION DATE: 20030321 BOARD DATE: 20120130 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty FC3/E-4 (1119, Aegis Radar System Technician), medically separated for major depression, recurrent with psychotic features. As discussed above, any impairment due to this condition was considered in...