AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00580
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the bilateral knee 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 the unfitting bilateral retro-patellar pain syndrome...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00594
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20020918 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1200594 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, (31S/Satellite Communications Systems Operator/Maintainer), medically separated for a right hip condition. The Board evaluates DVA evidence proximal to separation in arriving at...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00595
Cardiac Condition. The PEB and VA rated the cardiac condition under different codes which have the same rating criteria IAW §4.104. The PEB rated the cardiac condition 10%, 7000 valvular heart disease, citing requirement for continuous medication (Coumadin).
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00596
At that time the PEB determined her condition to be in remission, and adjudicated conversion disorder as permanently unfitting, rated 0% with application of the Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Conversion Disorder Condition. The impairment for social and industrial adaptability due to the conversion disorder and personality disorder was considered to be “definite,” and for major depressive disorder, “mild.” She was discharged from the hospital on one...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00597
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20030820 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD12000597 BOARD DATE: 20121214 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E‐4 (88H/Transportation Cargo Specialist), medically separated for asthma and chronic right shoulder and left knee pain. Chronic Right Shoulder and Left Knee Pain Condition. ...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00617
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20020410 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1200617 BOARD DATE: 20130108 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty, SPC/E‐4, (19K/Armor Crewman), medically separated for chronic low back pain (LBP), due to herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP). Any condition outside the Board’s defined scope of review may...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00626
At the MEB examination on 17 March 2002, just under 5 months prior to separation, the CI reported that continued pain in the right shoulder. At the MEB examination on 17 March 2002, just under 5 months prior to separation, the CI reported that bilateral ankle pain since the parachute accident in 1995. 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-2012-00627
Pre-Separation) Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Mid Thoracic Pain w/Compression Fracture with Schmorls Nodes 5299-5295 10% T6 Compression Fracture w/Insomnia 5285-5291 20% 20020709 Right Hip Pain (trochanteric bursitis) Not Unfitting Right Hip Greater Trochantitis 5252 0%* 20020709 Somatic Dysfunction of Cervico-thoracic and rib areas Not Unfitting No VA Entry No Additional MEB/PEB Entries Other x 3 20020709 Rating: 10% Rating: 20% Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD)...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00633
The 2003 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. 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 the time of separation (i.e. pre‐2004 standards). At an orthopedic evaluation 10 months prior to separation, the CI indicated his pain was exacerbated by flexion and extension.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00638
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20010917 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1200638 BOARD DATE: 20121113 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E‐4 (63S10/Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic), medically separated for chronic mechanical low back pain (LBP). As discussed above, PEB reliance on DoDI 1332.39 and AR 635‐40 for rating the...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00646
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. Right Knee and Low Back Condition. The three potentially applicable codes from the 2002 VASRD are excerpted below: 5292 Spine, limitation of motion of, lumbar: Severe ………………………………………………………..……….………….... 40 Moderate …………………………………….……………….…….…………...….
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00654
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW SEPARATION DATE: 20031001 BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1200654 BOARD DATE: 20121115 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SGT/E‐5 (68S/Armament Avionics Repair) medically separated for a chronic left ankle pain condition. The VA’s coding defaulted to criteria of 5271 (limited motion), citing...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00663
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. Left Knee Condition. After due 3 PD1200663 deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the Board concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a change in the PEB fitness determination for the left ankle and left foot...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00670
CI CONTENTION: The CI states: “Left elbow fracture of coronoid process with loose joint fragments. RATING COMPARISON: *Service Treatment Record **VA decisions on 20050928 and 20120125 increased two non‐PEB conditions to 10% and 30%, effective 20050413 and 20100713; combined 20%, then 40% Service PEB – Dated 20020808 Condition Code Pain Left Elbow 5099‐5003 Rating 0% ↓No Addi(cid:415)onal MEB/PEB Entries↓ Combined: 0% VA – All Effective Date 20021025 Condition Code Left Elbow Coronoid...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00678
The chronic right lower extremity pain as requested for consideration meets the Chronic Right Lower Extremity Pain 5299‐5262 20% ↓No Addi(cid:415)onal MEB/PEB Entries↓ Combined: 20% Condition Status Post Right Distal Tibia and Fibula Fracture Medial Right Leg Scar Lateral Right Leg Scar Right Ankle Scars Left Hip Iliotibial Band Syndrome Code 5262 8627‐7804 7804 7804 5099‐5024 Combined: 20% Rating 0%* 10% 0% 0% 10% Exam 20030414 20030414 20030414 20030414 20030414 criteria prescribed in DoDI...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00685
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. Left Calf Condition. At a VA clinic follow‐up on 27 March 2003, the CI reported exercising almost every day.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00689
The MEB forwarded no other conditions for Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudication. The PEB adjudicated the chronic pain, right ankle condition as unfitting, rated at 0%, and coded 5099‐5003 citing the USAPDA pain policy. I have reviewed the enclosed Department of Defense Physical Disability Board of Review (DoD PDBR) recommendation and record of proceedings pertaining to the subject individual.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00692
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the left hip and lower extremity pain condition as unfitting, rated 0% with likely application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. At the VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam prior to separation, the CI reported pain in her low back that radiated into her buttocks which had been diagnosed as left ischial tuberosity syndrome. However, the Board notes the evidence supports primarily left hip exam findings to...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00693
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1200693 SEPARATION DATE: 20021008 BOARD DATE: 20121213 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E‐4 (11B10/Infantryman), medically separated for low back pain (LBP). Post‐Separation) – All Effective Date 20021009 Condition Rating Code Exam Low Back Pain 5295 20% P.O. The VA...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00699
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 PEB rated the condition 10% citing neck pain without radiculopathy, analogous to 5295 lumbosacral strain with characteristic pain on motion. Under the VASRD rules in effect at time of separation, with minimal tenderness, normal ROM of cervical spine, no radiculopathy, and...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00700
The PEB adjudicated the chronic LBP condition as unfitting, rated 10% with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Post‐Separation) – All Effective Date 20030131 Condition Limitation of Motion, Lumbar Spine, Disc Disease Radiculopathy, Right Lower Extremity Code 5293‐5292 Rating 10%* Exam 20030325 5293‐8520 10% 20030325 No VA Entry Not Service Connected Fibromyalgia Cervical Spondylosis Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Sjogrens...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00702
Pre-Separation) All Effective Date 20031113 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Chronic pain L shoulder girdle 5099-5003 20% Myofascial pain strains. 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 pain left posterior shoulder girdle 5099-5003 20% COMBINED 20% The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00709
RATING COMPARISON: Service PEB – Dated 20020614 Code Condition Right Hip Pain S/P Stress Fracture 5299‐5255 Single Condition Rated: 0% VA (6½ Mos. Post‐Separation) – Effective 20020918 Rating 0% Condition Right Hip Arthralgia... Code Rating 10% Single Condition Rated: 10% 5299‐5255 Exam 20030403 ANALYSIS SUMMARY: Right Hip Condition. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CI’s prior determination be modified as follows, effective as of the date of her prior medical...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00716
Post‐Separation) – All Effective Date 20020116 Condition Code Rating Exam Residuals, Right Wrist Fracture with Multiple Surgeries 5214 40%* 20020925 Right Wrist Pain with Limitations of Motion Secondary To A Fall evidence proximal to separation in arriving at its recommendations; and, DoDI 6040.44 defines a 12‐month interval for special consideration to post‐separation evidence. Right Wrist Pain Condition. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Treatment...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00717
The PFT parameters probative to the Board’s permanent rating recommendation, however, support only a 10% rating. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows: Asthma UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE 6602 COMBINED RATING TDRL PERMANENT 30% 30% 10% 10% 3 PD1200717 The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 294, dated 20120519, w/atchs. Service Treatment Record.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00722
The VA exam noted painful right ankle ROM, as listed above. The VA rated the left and right ankle conditions separately as follows; coded 5271 painful limitation of ROM at 10% each for an overall rating of 20%. In the matter of the chronic bilateral ankle pain, due to right talar OCD lesion and left ankle chondromalacia condition, the Board unanimously recommends that it be rated for two separate unfitting conditions as follows: left ankle chondromalacia condition coded 5014‐5271 and rated...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00728
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. Left tibial stress fracture with bilateral femoral stress reactions. The L3 profile listed bilateral lower leg stress fractures. The commanders statement indicated complaints of leg pains, noted stress fractures in both lower legs without improvement following being sent...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00731
The MEB forwarded exercise-induced compartment syndrome and decreased sensation and weakness lateral aspect right lower extremity (LE), status post (s/p) exercise syndrome release as medically unacceptable IAW AR 40-501 to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). RECOMMENDATION: The Board therefore recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability rating and separation determination: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Left Lower Extremity Exercise-Induced Compartment...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00733
Pre‐Sep) – Dated 20010925 VA (1 Week Pre‐Separation) – All Effective Date 20011204 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam 5154 10% Residuals, Traumatic Partial amputation, left middle finger Patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee 5299‐5226 10% 20011126 5024 10% 20011126 0% X 0 / Not Service‐Connected x 0* 20011126 ↓No Addi(cid:415)onal MEB/PEB Entries↓ Combined: 10% Combined: 20% *VARD 20030214 denied four additional conditions as “Not Service Connected, No Diagnosis.” ANALYSIS...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00749
The PEB adjudicated the right shoulder and left knee pain conditions as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. The VA rated the left knee pain condition at 10% using VASRD 5260 Leg, limitation of flexion of based on pain limited motion. 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...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00761
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1200761 SEPARATION DATE: 20020116 BOARD DATE: 20121218 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was a National Guard Soldier, SGT/E‐5 (45E, assigned to a Hull Systems Mechanic slot, 63E), medically separated for chronic low back pain (LBP) accompanied by neck pain with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00771
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the chronic LBP condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with likely application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) and AR 635-40. Chronic Low Back Pain Condition. The VA rated the back at 20%, coded 5294, sacroiliac injury.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00772
The MEB forwarded “thoracic back pain and herniated disk…”to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW SECNAVINST 1850.4E. An MRI of the thoracic spine of May 2000 revealed a small disc bulge in the mid back (T9-10) mildly compressing the thoracic spinal cord.On orthopedic evaluation in June 2000, motor and reflex exams were normal and surgical intervention was not recommended.At the MEB/narrative summary exam of 27 April 2001, 5 months prior to separation, the CI reported continued mid back...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00791
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20011029 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1200791 BOARD DATE: 20130104 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E‐4 (51T10/Tech Engineer Specialist), medically separated for chronic low back pain (LBP) secondary to right sacroiliac joint pain syndrome. The MEB forwarded the condition chronic...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00804
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. After his original injury with dislocations of both shoulders, the CI had multidirectional instability and recurrent dislocations of both his right and left shoulders. Based on the condition the CI actually had, the shoulders can be rated either using 5201 for limited ROM or...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00805
Post-Separation) All Effective Date 20020323 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Pain; Low Back, Right Wrist, and Left Foot 5099-5003 10% DDD, L-Spine 5293* 10% 20020711 R Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 8599-8515 10% 20020711 Plantar Fasciitis, L Foot 5099-5020 0% 20020711 .No Additional MEB/PEB Entries. Pain; Low Back, Right Wrist, and Left Foot Conditions. Although ideal coding in this case would be an unfitting low back condition coded 5099-5293 at 10% with not unfitting/not...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00814
The PEB adjudicated the fibromyalgia condition, which included atypical chest pain, as unfitting, rated 20% with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Fibromyalgia Condition. A 40% rating, the maximum rating available under this code, is warranted when fibromyalgia is constant, or nearly so, and refractory to therapy.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00815
The PEB adjudicated right knee pain (PFPS) as unfitting rated 0% with likely application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy and the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Post-Separation) Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam R PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME 5099-5003 0% RESIDUALS OF R KNEE INJURY, S/P MENISCAL REPAIR, PATELLOFEMORAL SYNDROME 5257 10%* 20030730 INTERMITTENT LBP Not Unfitting NO VA ENTRY R INTER TROCHANTERIC SCLEROTIC...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00838
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1200838 SEPARATION DATE: 20021101 BOARD DATE: 20130326 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty PVT/E-2 (12B10/Combat Engineer) medically separated for painful feet due to cold weather injury and peripheral neuropathy. During the gait exam, the CI stated he felt as if he was...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00842
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the chronic left foot pain due to sprain of the 5th metatarsal cuboid and plantar fasciitis conditions as unfitting, rated 10%. Pre-Separation) All Effective Date 20040204 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Chronic Left Foot Pain due to Sprain 5th Metatarsal Cuboid and Plantar Fasciitis 5299-5279 10% Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis 5299-5276 10% 20031216 Dysthymic Disorder Not Unfitting Dysthymic Disorder 9433 10% 20031204 .No...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00844
The PEB adjudicated the chronic right groin pain condition as unfitting, rated 0%, with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). On examination, tenderness to palpation along the surgical incision site without mass or recurrence was noted. The Board noted the disparity between the findings of improving, episodic pain with reduction of the site of pain to a small area in the central surgical scar on multiple pain clinic visits and the report of the...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00852
Pre-Separation) All Effective Date 20011122 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease 6399-5002 20% Connective Tissue Disease 6399-5002 20% 20011011 Bilateral Carpal Joint Synovitis 5099-5024 10%** 20011011 Bilateral Talar Joint Synovitis 5099-5024 10% 20011011 Migraine Headaches 8100 0% Migraine Headaches 8199-8100 10%** 20011011 Bilat Tibial Stress Reaction Not Unfitting Bilateral Tibial Stress Reaction 5099-5024 0% 20011011 GERD Not...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00862
The MEB forwarded no other conditions for Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudication. TDRL RATING COMPARISON: Service TDRL Exit IPEB Dated 20030808 VA* All Effective Date 20031023 Entry on TDRL 20010514 Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Condition Code TDRL Sep. Ulcerative Colitis 7323 30% 10% Ulcerative Colitis 7323 10% 20040122 .No Additional MEB/PEB Entries. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00865
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1200865 SEPARATION DATE: 20030724 BOARD DATE: 20130315 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SGT/E-5 (91W/Medic) medically separated for a bilateral ankle condition. It is limited to those conditions determined by the PEB to be unfitting for continued military service and those...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00869
(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. In the matter of the right hip condition, the Board unanimously recommends a disability rating of 10%, coded 5019 IAW VASRD §4.59. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CI’s prior...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00879
CI CONTENTION: At the time of separation from the Army I was given 10% due to my left knee condition. Ever since then, he has had problems with left knee pain. After consideration of the three clinical evaluations noted above, the Board determined that the October 2002 Ortho exam and the November 2002 MEB exam had greater probative value since they were conducted just a few months prior to separation.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00898
CI CONTENTION: The CI states: Several medical surgeries and one that left me unable to have kids. He was thought to have a conversion disorder with mixed presentation as well as hypochondriasis with poor insight. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Conversion Disorder with Hypochondriasis Condition 9425-9424 10% COMBINED 10% The following...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00900
The PEB adjudicated the chronic bilateral plantar fasciitis as unfitting, rated 0%, with likely application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. The ankle condition will be considered by the Board as it relates to the unfitting bilateral plantar fasciitis condition. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CIs prior determination be modified as follows; and, that the discharge with severance pay be recharacterized to reflect permanent disability retirement,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00904
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW SEPARATION DATE: 20030728 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1200904 BOARD DATE: 20121219 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that the covered individual (CI) was an Army National Guard PFC/E‐3 (63W0/Wheel Vehicle Mechanic), medically separated for “rhabdomyositis post episode of rhabdomyolysis, with chronic back and chest pain, without limitation of motion.” During the...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00911
The MEB forwarded diabetes mellitus type I, requiring Insulin to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). Diabetes Mellitus Requiring Insulin Condition. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows: VASRD CODE RATING 7913 COMBINED 20% 20% Diabetes Mellitus Requiring Insulin UNFITTING CONDITION The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 294, dated 20120606,...