AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01227
The MEB forwarded no other conditions for Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudication. Pre-Sep Right Left -10* 25 2 35 Comment *“Lacks 10⁰ to 0/Neutral DF” Left 10 25 Right 12 35 L ankle w/ mild generalized tenderness; Drawer sign (-); mild valgus-varus laxity; strength 3-4/5; Neurovascular intact; 1+ foot & ankle edema; TTP Left 0-20 0-45 Right NE Normal gait; no painful motion, edema, instability or weakness; no flat feet; no limited function of standing or walking; has left...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01255
Postoperatively, his pain improved, but he continued to have paresthesia in the left leg and no improvement in plantar flexion. The PEB combined the CI’s orthopedic and neurologic problems into a single unfitting condition: “L5 Nerve Root Compromise secondary to Degenerative Spine Disease and Herniated Nucleus Pulposis.” The condition was coded 8521 and rated at 20%. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01261
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201261 SEPARATION DATE: 20010925 BOARD DATE: 20130115 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty, SPC/E-4, (95B/Military Policeman), medically separated for right shoulder pain. The VA rating decision cited a right AC separation in the STR in September 1999 (source document not found...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01288
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20011002 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1201288 BOARD DATE: 20130219 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/Logistics Management Specialist), medically separated for a right foot heel condition (status post [s/p] excision of an exostosis calcaneus). (2) is limited to those...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01305
As reflected in the cervical spine ROM chart above, at the time of separation, the CI had a moderate to severe limitation of motion in her cervical spine. The data contained in the NARSUM, the PEB requested addendum, the MEB history and exam and the C&P exam documented in the chronic neck pain section above equally applies to the right arm radiculopathy condition discussed below. They later changed the code to 8513 and rated it 40% for a moderate paralysis of all radicular groups in the...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01312
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20080818 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1201312 BOARD DATE: 20130214 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E-4 (42A10/Human Resources Specialist), medically separated for degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine with back pain status post (s/p) L5-S1 decompression L2-L5,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01327
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: NAVY SEPARATION DATE: 20030527 NAME: XX CASE NUMBER: PD1201327 BOARD DATE: 20130206 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty PO2/E-5 (PH2/Photographer's Mate) medically separated for chondromalacia, right medial femoral condyle and trochlea. There were no other conditions within the Board’s scope of review for consideration. ...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01330
The MEB forwarded no other conditions for Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudication. The goniometric range-of-motion (ROM) evaluations in evidence which the Board weighed in arriving at its rating recommendation, with documentation of additional ratable criteria, are summarized in the chart below. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CI’s prior determination be modified as follows, effective as of the date of his prior medical separation: UNFITTING CONDITION Chronic Back Pain,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01445
The CI was then medically separated with a 20% disability rating. CI CONTENTION: “The 20% rating does not fit the disability, Type I Diabetes with controlled diet, restricted activities, and insulin dependent starts at the 40% rating. 3 PD1201445 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 his prior medical...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01481
The VA did not accomplish a specific neurological C&P examination for the GBS condition until 26 months after separation; it was recorded as essentially normal. The VA coded the condition as 5295-6354, lumbosacral strain and chronic fatigue syndrome, and rated it at 50% IAW VASRD §4.28, pre-stabilization, but rated given a permanent 10% rating. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01566
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: MARINE CORPS SEPARATION DATE: 20030615 NAME: X CASE NUMBER: PD1201566 BOARD DATE: 20130305 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/Mortar Man), medically separated for right ankle osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) status post (s/p) scope and debridement right ankle. Right Ankle Condition. RECOMMENDATION: The...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01573
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the DM Type I condition as unfitting, rated 20%, with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Both the MEB and PEB physician examiners recommended that the CI have no restriction of physical activities. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Treatment Record XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, DAF Acting Director Physical Disability Board of Review SFMR-RB MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, US Army...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01580
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: MARINE CORPS SEPARATION DATE: 20031130 NAME: XX CASE NUMBER: PD1201580 BOARD DATE: 20130212 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty Cpl/E-4 (2831, AN/TRC-170 Radio Terminal Repairer) medically separated for persistent left shoulder pain. Following two operations to repair a posterior labral tear, my ability to do almost any...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01613
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: NAVY SEPARATION DATE: 20020708 NAME: X CASE NUMBER: PD1201613 BOARD DATE: 20130221 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty Sailor IS2/E-5 (MOS/Intelligence Specialist) medically separated for bilateral hip pain with associated bilateral degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the hips and ununited fracture of the right greater...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01639
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. Right Ankle Condition. Other PEB Conditions.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01653
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20020315 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1201653 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, (13B/Cannon Crewman), medically separated for chronic right groin pain, subsequent to inguinal hernia repair with mesh. Both the PEB and VA rated the right inguinal hernia...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01706
Low Back Pain (LBP). IAW VASRD §4.71a, the Board unanimously recommends a rating of 10% for the LBP condition. 2 PD1201706 RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows: VASRD CODE RATING 5295 COMBINED 10% 10% Post Traumatic Low Back Pain, with no Radiculopathy UNFITTING CONDITION The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 294, dated 20120830, w/atchs Exhibit B.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01858
The CI was first examined for low back and right lower extremity (RLE) leg pain in 2000. I have had my VA disability rating increased to 30% and currently qualify as a surgical candidate for spinal fusion at L5, the same injury I was medically discharged with. The PEB and VA both rated the back condition 10% using rating criteria in effect at the time of their adjudications.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | pd-2012-00915
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20020709 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1200915 BOARD DATE: 20121206 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E‐4 (92R/Parachute Rigger), medically separated for chronic mid and lower back pain with degenerative disc disease thoracic and lumbar spines. Any conditions or contention not requested...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | pd2012-00001
The CI improved on two medications (Seroquel and Depakote) and the hospital discharge GAF was 61-70, in the mild symptom range with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, single episode, manic. In the matter of the bipolar disorder condition, the Board unanimously recommends a disability rating of 30% coded 9432 IAW VASRD §4.130. 3 PD1200001 RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CI’s prior determination be modified as follows and that the discharge with severance pay be recharacterized...