AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00847
The PEB combined the two conditions and adjudicated chronic right knee pain as unfitting, rated 0%, with application of the DoDI 1332.39, and the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Boards defined scope of review, remain eligible for future consideration by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CIs prior determination...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00854
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1200854 SEPARATION DATE: 20030102 BOARD DATE: 20130213 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty Reserve component First Lieutenant / O-1 (91A 5P/General Ordnance Officer), medically separated for chronic bilateral knee, ankle and hip pain (rated as a single unfitting condition). ...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00859
The MEB forwarded the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) reactive disease as medically unacceptable IAW AR 40-501, and no other conditions for PEB adjudication. The other requested conditions, lumbrosacral strain, chondromalacia patella right, hearing loss, and tinnitus are not within the Boards purview. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00876
The CI was medically separated with a 10% disability rating. Pre-Sep) All Effective Date 20030426 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Mechanical Low Back Pain 5299-5295 10% Mechanical Low Back Pain w/ DJD 5293 20%* 20020719 No Additional MEB/PEB Entries Residuals of Lightening Strike 9999 NSC 20020719 Combined: 10% Combined: 20% *VA rating increased to 40% effective 20050321; Chart based on VARD dated 20030429. After due deliberation, considering all of the evidence and...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00887
Post-Separation) All Effective Date 20060409 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Chronic LBP 5299-5242 0% DDD Lumbosacral Spine 5243 40% 20070122 Chronic Bilateral Knee Pain 5099-5003 0% S/P Arthroscopic Repair of Medial Meniscal Tear Right Knee w/ Traumatic DJD 5260-5010 10% 20070124 Left Knee Injury 5260 NSC* 20070122 No Additional MEB/PEB Entries Other x 13 20070122 Combined: 0% Combined: 70% Derived from VA Rating Decision 20070308 (most proximate from the date of...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00890
The VAs analogous asthma rating of 30% was based on daily use of Singulair and Albuterol and a diagnosis of asthma a year prior to separation. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Vocal Cord Dysfunction 6599-6520 0% COMBINED 0% The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 294, dated 20120619, w/atchs Exhibit B. ...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00917
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the chronic LBP as unfitting, rated 10%, with likely application of AR 635-40 B-29, and the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Lumbar spine X-rays, in September 2004, were normal. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CIs prior determination be modified as follows, effective as of the date of his prior medical separation: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Chronic Low Back Pain 5237 20% COMBINED 20% The...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00918
The Board evaluates DVA evidence proximal to separation in arriving at its recommendations, but its authority resides in evaluating the fairness of DES fitness decisions and rating determinations for disability at the time of separation. Painful Feet Condition. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CIs prior determination be modified as follows, effective as of the date of her prior medical separation: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Painful...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00919
At the MEB examination on 14 January 2002, 4 months prior to separation, the CI reported that he had a history of a lacerated kidney and crushed lung. The Board noted that the CI described he gets flank pain only with exertion and the MEB and C&P examinations showed only mild flank pain on the latter examination. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans Affairs Treatment Record XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, DAF Acting Director Physical Disability Board of...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00921
The Board next considered the VA chosen musculoskeletal codes for both the wrist 5215 (limitation of motion of the wrist) rated 10% for painful limitation of motion and the elbow 5213 (impairment of supination and pronation) rated 30% for pain limited motion analogous to the 5010 code (arthritis due to trauma) which is consistent with the VA exam at that time. After due deliberation, considering all of the evidence and mindful of VASRD §4.3 (reasonable doubt), §4.45(f) (the joints) and...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00926
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the right knee condition as unfitting, rated 10%, citing criteria of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. In the matter of the chronic right knee pain condition, the Board unanimously recommends a disability rating of 20%, coded 5099-5258 IAW VASRD §4.71a. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CIs prior determination be modified as follows, effective as of the date of his prior medical separation: UNFITTING...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00927
The MEB forwarded no other conditions for Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudication. The Board acknowledged the VAs decision to rate the condition of BPPV with associated headaches and photophobia under the above mentioned code. In the matter of the BPPV condition, the Board unanimously recommends a disability rating of 10%, coded 6299-6204 IAW VASRD §4.87.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00935
The CI was then medically separated with a 10% disability rating. A normal gait and stance were present, and there was no lumbar spine tenderness or muscle spasm. At a clinic visit for refill of narcotic pain medication 3 months prior to separation, the examiner noted an altered gait. A final orthopedic follow-up examination 2 months prior to separation noted the CI to be in moderate distress with generalized tenderness throughout the lower lumbar spine.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00938
Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Boards defined scope of review, remain eligible for future consideration by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. The PEB rated the CIs back pain condition at 10%, coded 5295 (lumbosacral strain) citing pain with motion without spasm (but also noted moderate limitation of motion). RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CIs prior determination be modified as follows, effective as...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00946
The PEB adjudicated the low back, bilateral knee and headaches conditions as unfitting, rated 10%, 0% and 0%, respectively, with application of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Both the PEB and the VA rated the CIs bilateral knee condition at 0%. Both the MEB and the VA rated the CIs migraine headache condition at 0%.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00947
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1200947 SEPARATION DATE: 20040105 BOARD DATE: 20130307 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E-4 (52C10/Air Condition Technician), medically separated for chronic low back pain due to lumbar disc disease, without neurologic abnormality. Early in 2002 he experienced sudden...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00949
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1200949 SEPARATION DATE: 20031003 BOARD DATE: 20130220 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SGT/E-5 (67R/Attack Helicopter Repairer), medically separated for chronic low back pain (LBP) and chronic bilateral knee pain. Chronic Bilateral Knee Pain Condition: The CI had...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00953
The PEB adjudicated bilateral anterior knee pain syndrome as unfitting, rated 0% with likely application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy and recurrent stress fracture of right tibia as unfitting, rated 0% with application of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The MEB examiner referred to the exam results documented on the MEB DD Form 2808 which are summarized in the chart above.The VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam approximately 8 days prior...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00956
In May 2000, he underwent an MEB and was found fit for duty. The PEB and VA both used VASRD code 7913 for the DM condition. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Diabetes mellitus, type 2 7913 20% COMBINED 20% The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 294, dated 20120608, w/atchs Exhibit B.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00963
Post-Separation) All Effective Date 20030501 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Chronic Left Knee Pain 5099-5003 10% Patellofemoral pain syndrome 5299-5260 10% STR .No Additional MEB/PEB Entries. The PEB rated the chronic left knee pain 10%, coded 5099-5003, analogous to degenerative arthritis, with application of the USAPDA pain policy. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00968
The MEB also identified and forwarded one other condition for PEB adjudication.The Informal PEB adjudicated “chronic low back pain with radiculitis”and “bilateral plantar fasciitis” as unfitting, rated 10% and 0%. The CI was then medically separated. At the time of the MEB orthopedic NARSUM examination on 25 March 2002,the CI reported his plantar fasciitis pain had gone away due to not running, ruck-marching or prolonged standing since he received the L2 profile in July 2001.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00969
The PEB adjudicated the chronic bilateral knee pain due to RPS condition as unfitting, rated 0%, with application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. (2) is limited to those conditions which were determined by the PEB to be specifically unfitting for continued military service; or, when requested by the CI, those condition(s) identified but not determined to be unfitting by the PEB. The ratings for unfitting conditions will be reviewed in all cases. ...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00970
Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Boards defined scope of review, remain eligible for future consideration by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. Next the Board considered the application of the VASRD criteria operant at the time of separation and found that the CI best fit a rating of 10% for characteristic pain on motion or for slightly limited ROM. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CIs prior...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00973
The PEB combined all three MEB conditions and adjudicated chronic pain, neck, right shoulder, and right upper back as unfitting, rated 10%, with and the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. The Board considered VASRD code 5290 (cervical spine limitation of motion) and agreed the documented ROMs satisfies the slight limited descriptor and does not meet the moderate ROM impairment for the 20% higher rating. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CIs prior...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00974
The Board evaluates DVA evidence in arriving at its recommendations, but its authority resides in evaluating the fairness of DES fitness and rating determinations at the time of separation. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Diabetes Mellitus 7913 20% COMBINED 20% The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 294,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00976
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the plantar fasciitis condition as unfitting, rated 10% IAW U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency Policy/Guidance Memorandum #12, dated 08 April 2002. The PEB rated the bilateral plantar fasciitis condition 10% rated analogously under a muscle code. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Plantar...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00977
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain, posttraumatic condition as unfitting, rated 20%, with the cited application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. Combined Chronic Neck, Shoulder, And Back Pain Condition. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans Affairs Treatment Record XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, DAF Acting Director Physical Disability Board of Review SFMR-RB MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, US Army...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00979
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1200979 SEPARATION DATE: 20020802 BOARD DATE: 20130222 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SGT/E-5 (12B20/Combat Engineer), medically separated for mechanical non-radicular mid low back pain (LBP). The Boards role is confined to the review of medical records and all evidence at...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00982
The 2003 Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) coding and rating standards for the spine, which were in effect at the time of separation, were changed to the current §4.71a rating standards in 2004, and were identical to the 2003 VASRD standards used by the VA in its initial rating decision. IAW DoDI 6040.44, this Board must consider the appropriate rating for the CIs back condition at separation based on the VASRD standards in effect at the time of separation. The...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00992
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1200992 SEPARATION DATE: 20020722 BOARD DATE: 20130207 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SGT/E-5 (63B/Light Vehicle Mechanic), medically separated for low back pain (LBP) post L5/S1 fusion. The MEB forwarded no other conditions for Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudication....
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00993
Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Boards defined scope of review, remain eligible for future consideration by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Chronic Right Shoulder Pain 5099-5003 20% COMBINED 20% The following documentary evidence...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00994
The Board agreed that the ROM at the time of the C&P examination more nearly approximated the 10% rating than the 20% rating under VASRD diagnostic code 5292, limitation of motion (as well as current VASRD guidelines). The Board considered whether the right and left knee conditions, when considered alone and separate from the LBP condition, were unfitting for continued military service. After due deliberation in consideration of the totality of the evidence, the Board concluded that the...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01001
Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Boards defined scope of review, remain eligible for future consideration by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. After due deliberation, considering all of the evidence and mindful of VASRD§ 4.3 (Resolution of reasonable doubt), 4.7 (Higher of two evaluations) and §4.45 (The joints); the Board recommends that the bilateral knee condition be rated for two separate unfitting conditions as...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01004
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201004 SEPARATION DATE: 20040129 BOARD DATE: 20130122 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty, SPC/E-4, (31F/Signal Switch Operator), medically separated for chronic low back pain (LBP) without radiculopathy. Post-Separation) All Effective Date...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01014
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the low back condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). CI CONTENTION: I have to take medication for my back to relieve the pain. Post-Sep (20030724) Flexion (90 Normal) 75 80 Extension (30) 15 10 R Lat Flex (30) 25 30 L Lat Flex (30) 20 30 R Rotation (30) 25 - L Rotation (30) 25 - Comment Tender to pressure; without palpable spasm; no visible deformity Pain...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01023
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201023 SEPARATION DATE: 20020814 BOARD DATE: 20130124 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SGT/E-5 (13B/Canon Crewmember), medically separated for chronic low back pain (LBP) secondary to spondylolysis at L-3 without neurologic abnormality. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01035
To that end, the evidence for the right knee pain and neck pain conditions are presented separately; with attendant recommendations regarding separate unfitness and separate rating if indicated. As discussed above, PEB reliance on the USAPDA pain policyfor rating the right knee pain and chronic neck pain conditions was operant in this case and the conditions were adjudicated independently of that policy by the Board.In the matter of the right knee pain condition, the Board unanimously...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01036
The VA Rating Decision (VARD) of June 2005 indicated a civilian medical report indicating fluctuating blood sugars, increased insulin requirements and required regulation of activities due to diabetes. The VA increased their rating to 40% effective May 2005 (30 months after separation) based on that evidence. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01039
A CPAP machine was ordered and the examiner changed the profile to a P-4 profile. There is no evidence of a PEB document for review in this case; however, the Board was able to confirm that the CI was separated for OSA and received severance pay. In consideration of this evidence, and IAW DODI 6040.44, the Board must recommend a separation rating of 50% for the OSA condition.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01049
Left Forearm Condition. The Board then considered its rating recommendation for the unfitting left forearm condition at the time of separation. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CIs prior determination be modified as follows, effective as of the date of his prior medical separation: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Chronic Left Forearm Pain 5010-5213 10% Chronic Left Knee Pain Not Unfit COMBINED 10% The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01060
Members agreed that continuous medication was required for control, satisfying the 10% criteria at a minimum and deliberated whether the symptoms in evidence were sufficiently constant and/or refractory to satisfy either the 20% or 40% criteria.The PEB evidence nearing the separation point at which the Board’s recommendation is directed, relates an improving course which was responsive to treatment.The FPEB rationale, which characterized the symptoms as constant and refractory was not...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01064
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the bilateral heel and right shoulder pain as one unfitting condition, rated 10% with application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. Post-Separation) All Effective Date 20020105 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Chronic Bilateral Heel Pain & Chronic Right Shoulder Pain 5099-5003 10% Left Achilles Tendon (Haglunds Deformity) 5299-5271 20%** 20020620 Right Achilles Tendon...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01065
Post-Separation) All Effective Date 20031115 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Chronic Back Pain 5099 5003 5293 5299 5295 20% Degenerative Disc Disease L3- 4, L4-5 with Left L5 Radiculopathy Status Post Left L3-4 Microdiscectomy 5243 40%* STR Chronic LBP / Leg Pain S/P Surgery MEB DDD L3-4, L4-5, Marked MEB Post-Op Adhesive Epideritis (Scar).. MEB L4-5 Mild Central Disc Herniation MEB Left L5 Radiculopathy MEB .No Additional MEB/PEB Entries. The PEB rated the chronic back...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01067
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE: PD1201067 BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY BOARD DATE: 20130410 SEPARATION DATE: 20020212 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E-4 (12B/Combat Engineer) medically separated for a chronic thoracic area pain and myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) of upper back and shoulders. ...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01073
IAW VASRD §4.71a, the Board must apply separate codes and ratings in its recommendations if compensable ratings for each condition are achieved. He followed up with orthopedics in June 2002; he again reported no improvement. The Board concluded that separating the bilateral knee condition into right and left knee conditions gave no rating advantage to the CI.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01082
The Board’s role is confined to the review of medical records and all evidence at hand to assess the fairness of PEB rating determinations, based on severity at the time of separation. In the matter of the chronic LBP condition, the Board unanimously recommends a disability rating of 20%, coded 5243, IAW VASRD §4.71a that was in effect at the time of separation. Physical Disability Board of Review
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01086
The contended conditions adjudicated as not unfitting by the PEB were DDD (cervical spine), hypothyroidism and primary biliary cirrhosis. At the MEB NARSUM examination, the condition was controlled with medication. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans Affairs Treatment Record xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, DAF Director of Operations Physical Disability Board of Review SFMR-RB MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, US Army Physical Disability Agency (TAPD-ZB / xxxxxxxxxxxxxx), 2900...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01091
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201091 SEPARATION DATE: 20020307 BOARD DATE: 20121205 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E-4 (71L/Administrative Specialist), medically separated for chronic bilateral foot pain secondary to plantar fasciitis with underlying congenital condition of pes planus. The...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01112
The back condition, characterized as degenerative disc disease, thoracic spine and low back pain was forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40-501. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Chronic Back Pain with Degenerative Disc Disease, Thoracic Spine 5299-5295 10% COMBINED 10% The following documentary evidence was...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01140
The Informal PEB adjudicated PFPS, left knee as unfitting, rated 10%, with cited application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. The commander’s statement noted that the CI’s knee prevented him from performing his MOS duties.The MEB narrativesummary (NARSUM) exam approximately 2 months prior to separation documented that the CI reported that most of the sharp pain was located under the knee cap and was increased with walking, running and climbing stairs. ...