AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00870
After completing physical therapy, he was able to attend AIT physical training for the next 5 months, until he injured his hand at which time he was referred to the MEB. after sep §4.71a Rating *Initially rated 0%; administrative correction to 10% application Army USAPDA At time of MEB the occupational therapist opined “pain limits range of motion,” with documented normal extension with a decrease in flexion 160 degrees (normal 180 degrees) and decreased internal and external rotations. In...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00872
Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Board’s defined scope of review, remain eligible for future consideration by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. RATING COMPARISON: ANALYSIS SUMMARY: The Board’s authority as defined in DoDI 6040.44, resides in evaluating the fairness of Disability Evaluation System fitness determinations and rating decisions for Service IPEB – Dated 20011012 Condition Pain and Loss Motion Left Ankle...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00873
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the left shoulder impingement syndrome condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) and cited application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. Therefore, the case is referred to the Physical Evaluation Board for disposition.” The left elbow condition was profiled along with the left shoulder which listed the profiled medical condition as “left...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00874
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the right ankle condition as unfitting, rated 10% with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The PEB rated the ankle condition using the code 5271, limited motion of ankle with 10% disability. 2 PD1200874 RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION Osteochondritis Desiccans...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00877
The PEB adjudicated the chronic left hip condition as unfitting, rated 0%, with application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Board’s defined scope of review, remain eligible for future consideration by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. The CI did have pain with motion of the left hip.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00882
See attached/enclosed letter and VA records.” In the letter the CI cites his bilateral tibial stress fractures as well as a panic disorder and painful knees, back and hands. Post-Separation) – All Effective Date 20031001 Condition Stress Fracture, Left Tibia Stress Fracture, Right Tibia Bursitis Left Hip Panic Disorder w/o Agoraphobia 0% X 1 / Not Service-Connected x 2 Combined: 50% Rating 10% 10% 10% 30%* Code 5022 5022 5019 9412 Exam 20030828 20030828 20030828 20030902 ANALYSIS...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00883
The PEB adjudicated the moderate bunion deformity, left foot, operated as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD. The VA examination documented a normal gait and that the CI did not require the use of special shoes. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION Moderate Bunion Deformity, L Foot...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00884
The CI underwent a Limited Duty (LIMDU) Board in October 2001 approximately 15 months prior to separation in which the examiner noted that the CI was still complaining of hives being continuous and daily with some urticaria noted on her arms and a requirement of antihistamine medications. The Board reviewed the criteria for 7825 and considered the CI’s history of chronic urticaria and the need for daily medications to control this condition. After due deliberation in consideration of...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00891
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW Rating 10%* 10% Exam 20000325 20000325 BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20040302 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1200891 BOARD DATE: 20130125 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC E-4 (62E/Heavy Construction Equipment Operator), medically separated for right knee injury. There was no MEB ROM evaluation. Meniscal coding...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00892
RATING COMPARISON: Service PEB – Dated 20040403 Condition Bilateral median neuropathies Code 8615 Rating 20%* Median neuropathy, right hand Median neuropathy, left hand ↓No Additional MEB/PEB Entries↓ S/P L shoulder surgery… 5099-5024 Combined: 10% * Two ratings of 10% with bilateral factor applied; PEB described as one unfitting condition at 20% Combined: 20% VA (12 Mo. At a physical medicine evaluation on 11 February 2003 (3 months prior to separation), the CI reported sensation decreased...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00894
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20030612 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1200894 BOARD DATE: 20130124 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty Soldier, SGT/E-5(77F/Fuel Handler), medically separated for an asthma condition. Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Board’s defined...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00896
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20030512 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1200896 BOARD DATE: 20130123 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty, SPC/E-4, (92A/Automated Logistical Specialist), medically separated for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) with chest pain syndrome. The MEB forwarded no other conditions for Physical...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00908
The treatment regimens documented in the NARSUM examination reported that the CI was prescribed daily inhaled steroid medication along with a rescue inhaler supporting the 30% rating while the C&P examination noted intermittent bronchodilator supporting the 10% rating. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Treatment Record XX Director Physical Disability Board of Review 2 PD1200908 Minority Opinion. The minority voter concluded the preponderance of evidence of...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00910
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW Rating 10% Neck Injury NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1200910 SEPARATION DATE: 20040224 BOARD DATE: 20130123 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an activated National Guard Soldier, PFC/E-3(51B/Carpentry & Mason), medically separated for chronic neck pain due to cervical strain. (2) is limited to those conditions which were...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00940
The ankle condition, characterized as “Chronic right ankle pain…,” was forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) as medically unacceptable IAW AR 40-501. The PEB adjudicated “Chronic right ankle pain…” as unfitting and rated 10% citing the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) Pain Policy. RECOMMENDATION : The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows:
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00948
The PEB adjudicated the history of heat stroke condition as unfitting, rated 10% with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). In the matter of the heat condition and IAW VASRD §4.12a, the Board unanimously recommends no change in the PEB adjudication. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Treatment Record SFMR-RB MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, US Army Physical Disability Agency (TAPD-ZB / ), 2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 300,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00966
The PEB adjudicated the right upper sacrum stress fracture as unfitting, but used two codes, 5284 and 5294, each rated 10%, with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). However, the Board does not recommend a rating lower that what was adjudicated by the PEB. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows: VASRD CODE 5284 - 5294 COMBINED RATING 10 +...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00981
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the L4-5 DDD condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The major depressive disorder condition as requested for consideration meets the criteria prescribed in DoDI 6040.44 for Board purview and is addressed below, in addition to a review of the ratings for the unfitting low back pain condition. Post-Separation) – All Effective Date 20030216 Condition Code Rating L4-5...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00984
Right Ankle Pain Condition. Another C&P examiner that day reported “full range of motion, flexion, and extension of her lumbar spine.” Rotation and lateral flexion were also considered “full.” Moderate to severe tenderness and mild muscle spasm of the left paraspinal muscles was noted. The PT evaluation reported that pain was rated 10/10 by the CI, although a distinction between back, hip and ankle pain was not specified.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00989
Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Board’s defined scope of review, remain eligible for future consideration by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. The Board’s authority as defined in DoDI 6044.40, however, resides in evaluating the fairness of DES fitness determinations and rating decisions for disability at the time of separation. Right Knee Condition.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00991
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20030930 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1200991 BOARD DATE: 20130116 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was a Reserve SFC/E‐4 (95B40/Military Police), medically separated for chronic low back pain (LBP) and post‐traumatic arthrosis, right ankle. Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01007
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20030617 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1201007 BOARD DATE: 20130129 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty Specialist/E-4 (31R1O/Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator Maintainer), medically separated for chronic right knee pain with findings of an osteochondral defect of the lateral femoral...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01012
Ratings for unfitting conditions will be reviewed in all cases. Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Board’s defined scope of review, remain eligible for future consideration by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Treatment Record xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, DAF Acting Director Physical Disability Board of Review SFMR-RB MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, US Army...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01015
The PEB adjudicated “History of compartment syndrome” as Category I (unfitting) with “left lower extremity pain” and “left superficial peroneal pain” deemed as related Category I diagnoses; combined disability was rated as 20%. History of Compartment Syndrome Condition. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION History of Compartment Syndrome VASRD...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01021
The PEB adjudicated the right knee osteochondral defect, medial femoral condyle condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). At the MEB exam the CI reported that he did not have power in his knee and the pain limited his capabilities. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows: VASRD CODE...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01029
After due deliberation, considering all of the evidence and mindful of VASRD §4.7 (higher of two evaluations), the Board recommends a disability rating of 10% for the IBS with chronic abdominal pain and diarrhea condition. Any abdominal disability from this condition was appropriately considered as a comprehensive abdominal condition under the CI’s unfitting 7319 abdominal condition discussed above. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the Board...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01033
Pre-Separation) – All Effective Date 20011208 Condition Code Rating Exam Left, knee arthroscopy; s/p PCL shrinkage 5299-5024 0% X 0 / Not Service-Connected x 0 0% 20011120 20011120 Combined: 0% physical therapy was recommended, however the CI continued to complain of pain and knee instability especially when running. The examiner considered the CI condition as a chronic posterior cruciate ligament deficiency of the left knee. Considering the 5257 code used by the PEB, the Boards noted the...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01034
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the bipolar, Type I condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the Veteran Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). 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. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01046
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: MARINE CORPS SEPARATION DATE: 20030215 NAME: X CASE NUMBER: PD1201046 BOARD DATE: 20130306 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty LCpl/E-3 (5811/Military Police) medically separated for chronic pain syndrome following two hydrocelectomies (removal of a fluid-filled sack in the scrotum). RATING COMPARISON: Service PEB –...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01058
IAW DoDI 6040.44, this Board must consider the appropriate rating for the CI’s back condition at separation based on the VASRD standards in effect at that time. An outpatient examination on 21 November 2001 (7 months prior to separation) documented a negative straight leg raise (SLR) test and normal muscle strength, sensation and DTRs. At a later C&P exam on 23 June 2003 (a year after separation), the CI reported constant low back dull, aching pain.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01063
The IPEB adjudicated the back pain and left wrist pain conditions as unfitting, rated 10% and 0%, with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) and likely application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. The 2002 Veteran Administration 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. ...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01068
The CI first reported non-traumatic low back pain (LBP) in 1999. The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the lumbar disc condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of SECNAVINST 1850.4D. The PEB and VA both rated the back condition 10%, code 5293, intervertebral disc syndrome, mild.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01084
Mechanical low back pain and myofascial pain of the right hip were forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) as medically unacceptable IAW AR 40-501. 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, compared to VASRD standards, based on severity at the time of separation. The 2003 VASRD coding and rating standards for the spine, which were in effect at the time of separation, were changed to...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01090
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20030805 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1201090 BOARD DATE: 20130130 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E-4 (31R/Telecommunication Operator), medically separated for chronic low back pain (LBP). Chronic Low Back Pain Condition. Medications, which the CI had tried, included non-steroidal...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01099
The Board majority therefore recommends a disability rating of 10% for the headache condition coded 8199-8100 IAW VASRD §4.124a. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CI’s prior determination be modified as follows; and, that the discharge with severance pay be recharacterized to reflect permanent disability retirement, effective as of the date of her prior medical separation: 8199-8100 COMBINED 20% 10% 30% UNFITTING CONDITION Hypertension, with Diastolic Pressure Predominantly 110...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01103
Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Board’s defined scope of review, remain eligible for future consideration by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. RATING COMPARISON: Service PEB – Dated 20030106 Code Condition Right Knee Pain S/P ACL 5099-5003 Reconstruction ↓No Additional MEB/PEB Entries↓ Combined: 10% *VARD dated 20090923 changed the code to 5010-5260 but the rating remained at 10%. Post-Separation) – All Effective...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01106
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW SEPARATION DATE: 20020815 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201106 BOARD DATE: 20121102 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SSG/E-6 (92Y30 / Unit Supply Specialist), medically separated for degenerative disc disease (DDD) with low back pain and sciatic pain without neurologic abnormality or documented...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01109
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20031215 NAME:XXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1201109 BOARD DATE: 20130208 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SGT/E-5 (92G/Food Service Specialist), medically separated for chronic bilateral knee pain. (2) is limited to those conditions which were determined by the PEB to be specifically unfitting...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01128
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20020228 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1201128 BOARD DATE: 20130129 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E-4 (91B10/Medical Specialist), medically separated for fibromyalgia with 11/18 tender points, with chronic pain, daily headache, sleep disturbance and asthma with normal spirometry....
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01136
The PEB applied the VASRD code of 8045-9304 for the chronic daily headaches with occasional syncopal episodes condition and rated it 10%. In the matter of the chronic daily headaches and occasional syncopal episodes condition and IAW VASRD §4.124a, the Board, on a vote of 2:1, recommends no change in the PEB adjudication. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Treatment Record xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, DAF Acting Director Physical Disability Board of...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01141
The IPEB adjudicated the s/p ACL reconstruction, left knee and degenerative joint, left knee/right ankle conditions as unfitting, rated 10% and 10%, with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Exam demonstrated tenderness; pain limited ROM of 0-95 degrees (including DeLuca) and no evidence of laxity. 3 PD1201141 RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01143
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201143 SEPARATION DATE: 20021215 BOARD DATE: 20130205 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty PV1/E-1 (31U10/Signal Support Systems Specialist) medically separated for chronic pain after surgical pinning of her left femoral neck stress fracture. Her left hip condition could not be...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01145
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW SEPARATION DATE: 20031107 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201145 BOARD DATE: 20130207 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E-4 (31R/Line of Sight Operator), medically separated for chronic low back pain (LBP). Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Board’s...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01150
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XX BRANCH OF SERVICE: MARINE CORPS CASE NUMBER: PD1201150 SEPARATION DATE: 20060415 BOARD DATE: 20130219 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty LCpl /E-3 (0341/Mortarman), medically separated for a chronic pain disorder. The VA coded the myofascial pain syndrome with degenerative changes of the cervical spine, 5242, rated at 10%. ...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01159
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201159 SEPARATION DATE: 20031113 BOARD DATE: 20120118 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SGT/E-5 (92A/Automated Logistical Specialist) medically separated for a lumbar spine condition. In the matter of the lumbar spine condition, the Board unanimously recommends a disability...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01181
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20021117 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1201181 BOARD DATE: 20130111 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty PFC/E-3 (92A10/Automated Logistical Specialist), medically separated for chronic mechanical low back pain (LBP). (2) is limited to those conditions which were determined by the PEB to be...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01186
Endometriosis. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CI’s prior determination be modified as follows; and, that the discharge with severance pay be recharacterized to reflect permanent disability retirement, effective as of the date of her prior medical separation: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Endometriosis, Stage II 7629 COMBINED 30% 30% 3 PD1201186 The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 294, dated 20120611, w/atchs Exhibit B. Service...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01204
The PEB adjudicated the PFS (left knee) condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The PEB rated 10% IAW VASRD § 4.59 (painful motion). RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows: VASRD CODE RATING 5299-5003 COMBINED 10% 10% Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Left Knee UNFITTING CONDITION 2 PD1201204 The following...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01217
TDRL RATING COMPARISON: Service USAPDA – Dated 20030124 VA – All Effective Date 20050429* Condition Code Rating Exam Condition Enter TDRL (19981117) Crohn’s Disease Code 7326-7319 Enter TDRL 30% Rating Sep (20030219) 10% No Additional MEB/PEB Entries Crohn’s Disease Lumbar Strain w/ DDD 7323 60%** 5010-5242 Not Service Connected x 8 40% 19990707 20050929 20050929 20050929 Combined: 10% Combined: 80% * VA rating based on exam most proximate to date of permanent separation. Crohn’s Disease...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01218
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20080404 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1201218 BOARD DATE: 20130118 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E-4 (11B/Infantryman), medically separated for right shoulder pain. Right Shoulder ROM MEB ~7 Mos. + Painful motion §4.71a Rating 10% 10% The MEB narrative summary (NARSUM),...