AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00912
Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Board’s defined scope of review, i.e. depression and PTSD, remain eligible for future consideration by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. The Board evaluates DVA evidence proximate to separation in arriving at its recommendations, but its authority resides in evaluating the fairness of fitness decisions and rating determinations for disability at the time of separation. At TDRL exit,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00913
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the chronic pain, due to bilateral lower extremity stress fractures condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. The unfitting bilateral stress fractures and the contended not unfitting mild scoliosis and osteopenia are within the Board’s scope of review. The Board evaluates DVA evidence proximal to separation in arriving at its recommendations, but its authority resides...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00930
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1200930 SEPARATION DATE: 20030801 BOARD DATE: 20130328 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty CPL/E-4 (71L/Postal Operator) medically separated for chronic bilateral knee pain. The PEB combined the two chronic knee pain problems into a single unfitting condition: Chronic bilateral...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00934
The PEB adjudicated the left knee and lower leg pain condition as one unfitting condition, rated 10% with application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. Left Knee and Lower Leg Pain Condition. The PEB combined left knee pain and lower leg pain as the single unfitting and solely rated condition, coded 5099‐5003.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00939
The PEB combined the two conditions and adjudicated them as bilateral tibial stress fractures and stress fracture of right first metatarsal, unfitting, rated 0% with application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. 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 Bilateral Tibial Stress Fractures 5099-5003 10% Stress...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00942
The evidence supporting any organic changes to the nerve is the decreased sensation in the distribution of the femoral nerve. Although the Board recognizes that VASRD code 8626 is a better fit for the actual disability present, there is no benefit to the CI in changing the code, as the Board’s final rating recommendation would be the same as the 20% rating adjudicated by the PEB. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Treatment Record SFMR‐RB XXXXXXXXXX,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00943
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 respective Army Board for Correction of Military Records. After due 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 chronic LBP (EPTS/not PSA) contended condition and so no additional...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00971
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE: PD1200971 SEPARATION DATE: 20030606 BOARD DATE: 20130306 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SFC/E-7 (63E40/M1A2 Tank Maintenance Supervisor) medically separated for a lumbar spine condition. The PEB adjudicated the separate MEB diagnoses as a single unfitting condition, characterized...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00978
The Board noted the otherwise normal examinations and normal gait and concluded the unfitting pelvic ramus stress fracture condition most nearly approximated the 0% rating adjudicated by the VA at the time of separation. The Board considered the rating for the unfitting right foot metatarsal stress fractures under the codes used by the PEB and VA (5279 and 5284 respectively) as well as 5283, malunion of metatarsal bones. In the matter of the contended stress fracture right first, second...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00987
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1200987 BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY BOARD DATE: 20130320 SEPARATION DATE: 20070601 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SSG/E-6 (63M/Bradley Systems Mechanic) medically separated for a lumbar spine condition. Subsequently, the CI had a C&P exam in December 2006, at which time the L-Spine flexion was...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01020
Post-Separation) All Effective Date 20020906 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Chronic Low Back Pain w/out Neurologic Abnormality 5299-5295 10% Lower Back Condition with Bulging Disc at L4/L5 and Radiculopathy 5293 20% 20021010 .No Additional MEB/PEB Entries. The 2002 Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) coding and rating standards for the spine, which were in effect at the time of separation, were changed in late September 2002 regarding...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01048
Left Shoulder Condition. Pre‐Sep Right Left 170⁰ 160⁰ 160⁰ 170⁰ +Pain with motion; +tenderness over the left shoulder §4.71a Rating 10% N/A MEB ~2 Mo. Pre‐Sep Right 150⁰ 120⁰ Left 150⁰ 110⁰ +Tenderness; + pain limited motion 10% N/A Left 180⁰ 140⁰ Left 140⁰ 140⁰ Crepitus on motion; ROM uncomfortable + tenderness;‐ apprehension 10% (VA 10%) in the extreme; stable shoulder 10% (VA 20%) At the MEB exams almost 14 months prior to separation, the CI reported constant pain and numbness in the...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01055
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. Chronic Bilateral Breast Pain, S/P Reduction Mammoplasty Condition. The VA coded the residual painful scar from reduction mammoplasties 7626 Breast, surgery of with 7804 Scars, unstable or painful rated 10% for one or two scars that are unstable or painful.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01075
Service treatment records (STR) confirm that the predominant mental health condition was the bipolar disorder and the MEB narrative summary (NARSUM) in rendering a PTSD diagnosis, noted CI report of a traumatic stressor while deployed and that at times he has experienced symptoms consistent with PTSD. In accordance with DoDI 6040.44 and DoD guidance the Board is obligated to apply current VASRD §4.129 to Board cases with PTSD where appropriate, and recommend a minimum 50% PTSD rating for a...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01076
The MEB forwarded no other conditions for Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudication. The MEB physical exam noted clear lungs and the medications and PFTs are summarized above. Allergy/Immunology clinic follow‐up the month after the MEB continued the diagnosis and is summarized above.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01087
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. ** R knee 10% effective from 20031021 Service PEB – Dated 20021219 Condition Code Left Knee Pain 5003 ↓No Additional MEB/PEB Entries↓ Rating 0% Exam 20%* 20040320 Code 5010 Rating VA (12 Mos. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CI’s prior determination be modified...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01093
The Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) adjudicated the major depressive disorder (MDD) as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). After due 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 either contended conditions involving the knees; and, therefore, no additional disability ratings can...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01096
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201096 SEPARATION DATE: 20030904 BOARD DATE: 20130228 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E-4 (92G10/Food Service Specialist), medically separated for mechanical lower back pain secondary to congenital vertebral anomaly (spinal bifida) with characteristic pain on motion. ...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01098
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201098 SEPARATION DATE: 20010921 BOARD DATE: 20130226 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty PFC/E-3 (74B/Information Systems Analyst), medically separated for chronic pain, right knee, due to retropatellar pain syndrome. Post-Separation) All Effective Date...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01101
Post-Separation) All Effective Date 20020614 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Back Pain 5299-5295 10% L4-L5 Spondylolithesis s/p fusion 5299-5292 10% 20021227 .No Additional MEB/PEB Entries. VA radiographs (over 20 months after surgery) stated There is wedging of L5. 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 Back Pain After...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01130
As noted, the CI developed LBP in basic training. The Board considered the two examinations and determined that the MEB and NARSUM examinations had the higher probative value as they were much more proximate to separation and the NARSUM accomplished by an orthopedic surgeon. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Low Back Pain with...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01138
Both the PEB and the VA rated the CIs left shoulder condition at 20% coded 5202 which is consistent IAW VASRD §4.71aSchedule of ratingsmusculoskeletal system. The Board also considered an additional rating for residual scars after three surgeries. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Multi-directional Left Shoulder Instability, Status...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01149
The PEB adjudicated chronic leg pain due to bilateral tibial stress fractures as unfitting, rated 10%, citing criteria of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. IAW VASRD §4.7 (higher of two evaluations), the Board must consider separate ratings for PEB bilateral orthopedic adjudications; although, separate fitness assessments must justify each disability rating. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01151
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201151 SEPARATION DATE: 20020215 BOARD DATE: 20130307 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an Army Reservist; SSG/E-6 (73C, Finance) medically separated for low back pain (LBP) and right knee pain. Right knee pain. In the matter of the right knee condition, and IAW VASRD §4.40, §4.45,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01168
The PEB adjudicated the chronic left shoulder pain condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the Veteran’s 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. Chronic Left Shoulder Pain Condition.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01170
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the low back condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1332.39. 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 on 26 September 2003, and were identical to the interim VASRD standards used by the VA in its rating...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01172
RATING COMPARISON : IPEB – Dated 20030521VA* – based on Service Treatment Record(STR)ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Chronic Left Knee Pain5099-50030%Retropatellar Pain Syndrome, Left Knee5299-5261NSCSTROther x 0 (Not In Scope)Other x 0 RATING: 0%RATING: No Rating *Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD)dated 20040405(most proximate to date of separation [DOS]) Left kneepain . Considering all of the evidence and mindful of VASRD §4.3 (reasonable doubt), the Board unanimously...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01174
Post-Separation) All Effective Date 20020516 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Chronic Mechanical LBP 5299-5295 10% Low Back Condition 5292 10% 20020807 .No Additional MEB/PEB Entries. An X-ray of the lumbosacral spine was reportedly normal. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans Affairs Treatment Record xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, DAF Acting Director Physical Disability Board of Review SFMR-RB MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, US Army Physical Disability...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01175
The PEB adjudicated the bilateral tibial plateau stress fractures condition as unfitting, rated 0%, with application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Post-Separation) All Effective Date 20020806 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Bilateral Tibial Plateau Stress Fractures 5099-5003 0% Healed Minor Stress Fractures, Tibias, Fibulas, and Pelvic Area 5014 NSC 20020919 .No Additional MEB/PEB Entries. The Board examined the evidence.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01185
At his third and final TDRL evaluation by the Army, 3 months prior to permanent separation, the CI reported increased anger, sadness, and having some difficulty with concentration along with helplessness and hopelessness and poor self-esteem. The psychiatric hospitalizations related in the preceding VA evaluation were not documented by the TDRL examiner, although it was noted, He has not had any suicidal or homicidal attempts this year. The hallucinatory symptoms and vegetative...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01188
CI CONTENTION: I believe I should have gotten a 30% disability rating for my disability, 10% for left knee, 10% for right knee and 10% for my depression. 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 the Correction of Military Records. RATING COMPARISON: Service IPEB Dated 20011105 VA (STR used) All Effective Date...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01190
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201190 SEPARATION DATE: 20021225 BOARD DATE: 20130306 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty 1LT (13A/Artillery), medically separated for diabetes mellitus (DM) requiring oral hypoglycemic and chronic pain, left knee. The PEB adjudicated the DM as unfitting rated 20% with...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01211
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201211 SEPARATION DATE: 20030303 BOARD DATE: 20130315 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/Infantry) medically separated for fibromyalgia (FMA), incorporating a bilateral knee condition. ...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01216
The CI was then medically separated with a 20% disability rating. The PEB placed the CI on TDRL with medically unfitting conditions of right knee instability and atrial fibrillation as charted above. The Atrial Fibrillation Condition.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01221
Post‐Sep (20030107) Full Full Normal gait, silent to painful motion 0% §4.71a Rating 0% At the MEB exam, the CI reported pain in her left shoulder and left hip that prevented her from performing her duties. The VA assigned the left hip a 10% rating for pain to palpation which is inconsistent with the VASRD §4.59 which is for painful motion. In the matter of the left shoulder condition, the Board unanimously recommends a disability rating of 10%, coded 5304‐5003 IAW VASRD §4.71a.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01222
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201222 SEPARATION DATE: 20020621 BOARD DATE: 20130313 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty PV2/E-2 (19K/Armor Crewman), medically separated for multiple stress fractures of the bilateral lower extremities. Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01224
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated pain left foot with stress fractures of the second and third metatarsals and stress reaction left foot condition as unfitting rated 10%, with likely application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The rated, unfitting condition (pain left foot with stress fractures of the second and third metatarsals and stress reaction left foot) as requested for consideration meet the criteria prescribed in DoDI 6040.44 for...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01231
Post-Separation) ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Achilles Tendinitis50240%Achilles Tendinitis, Right Chronic5024-507120%20021210Hearing Loss Right EarNot UnfittingProfound Sensori-neural Hearing Loss, Right Ear6100NSC20021210No Additional MEB/PEB EntriesOther x 620021210 Combined: 0%Combined: 30% * Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD) dated 20030128 (most proximate to date of separation (DOS)) ANALYSIS SUMMARY : The Board acknowledges the CI’s contention that suggests another...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01245
The NARSUM documented a normal neurological examination and ROM. The conditions adjudicated as not unfitting by the PEB and that were also contended by the CI are right foot pain secondary to pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and fractured 4th phalanx, right shoulder bursitis, bilateral knee osteoarthritis, and DDD of the cervical spine. An MRI of the left knee on 8 May 2006 (2 months prior to separation) was normal.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01246
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 left toe pain condition 0% coded 5003. 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 Pain Left Hallux...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01269
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. Post-Separation) Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Bilateral Lower Extremity Stress Reactions 5099- 5003 0% Stress Fracture, Left Lower Extremity 5299-5260 Not Service Connected 20040406 Stress Fracture, Right Lower Extremity 5299-5260 Not...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01277
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201277 SEPARATION DATE: 20030922 BOARD DATE: 20130314 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SGT/E-5 (92Y20/Unit Supply Specialist), medically separated right peroneal tendonitis with mild subluxation and snapping of the tendon over the lateral malleolus and hence forward will...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01286
The MEB forwarded arthritis, left ankle condition for Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudication. 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. Both the PEB and the VA rated the left ankle condition 10% based on the evidence of the service treatment records (STR).
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01287
Accordingly, the Board recommends a separate disability rating for each of the two chronic back pain conditions. Based on the evidence in the treatment record, the Board unanimously agreed that the CIs thoracic back condition was best described as moderate. There was insufficient evidence in the treatment record to support classifying the thoracic back condition as severe. After due deliberation, considering all of the evidence and mindful of VASRD §4.3 (reasonable doubt), the Board...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01309
RATING COMPARISON: Service IPEB Dated 20020608 VA - Based on Service Treatment Records (STR)* Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Chronic Low Back Pain... 5299-5295 10% Lumbar Spondylolysis... 5299-5295 10% STR Hallux Valgus Right MTP Joint 5280 10% Right Foot Hallux Valgus 5010-5280 0% STR Generalized Anxiety Disorder Not Unfitting Anxiety Disorder 9400 10%** STR Combined: 20% Combined: 20% Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD) dated 20020927 (most proximate to date of...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01315
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201315 SEPARATION DATE: 20010927 BOARD DATE: 20130212 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty PFC/E-3 (11B/Airborne Infantry) medically separated for Raynauds phenomenon (RP). The PEB found the RP condition unfitting, and rated it 10% IAW the Veterans Administration Schedule for...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01318
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201318 SEPARATION DATE: 20011006 BOARD DATE: 20130305 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E-4 (92Y/Supply Specialist), medically separated for chronic low back pain (LBP). The MEB forwarded no other conditions for Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudication. After...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01325
The CI was then medically separated with a 10% disability rating. After due deliberation, considering all of the evidence and mindful of VASRD §4.3 (reasonable doubt), the Board concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a change in the PEB adjudication for the headaches and dizziness following head trauma condition. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01329
The VA Compensation & Pension (C&P) examination noted that the CI could not run at all without reproducing pain in both great toes and that he could not stand on his feet for more than 3 hours at a time and walking produced a limping gait. The VA coded the left great toe condition 5284‐5281 (5284 Foot injuries, other: Moderate with 5281 Hallux rigidus, unilateral, severe) and rated at 10%. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Treatment Record XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01336
Pre -Separation) All Effective Date 20030416 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Back Pain & Loss of Motion 5293-5299- 5292 20% S/p Laminectomy L4-5, L5-S1 5293-5292 40% 20030205 .No Additional MEB/PEB Entries. At the MEB exam, the NARSUM, 24 October 2002, noted gradual improvement of pain, but with persistent difficulties with bending, stooping, lifting and running. The MEB physical exam noted that the general physical examination is within normal limits. The NARSUM...