AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01342
Lower extremity sensation, strength and reflexes were normal.According to subsequent VA C&P examinations, the CI underwent back surgery in July 2004 without improvement in his back pain. Except for the VA C&P examination 2 months after separation, examinations in the months during 2003 prior to separation documented back flexion that exceeded 30 degrees and ranged from 45 degrees to “full”ROM and therefore did not support a rating higher than the 20% adjudicated by the PEB or the VA. ...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01347
Any condition outside the Boards defined scope of review may be eligible for future consideration by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. RATING COMPARISON: Army PEB dated 20030423 VA (18 days Pre-Separation) All Effective 20030906 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Crohns Colitis 7399-7326 10% Crohns Colitis 7399-7323 30% 20030710 .No Additional MEB/PEB Entries. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that the CIs prior determination...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01355
Right Knee Pain Condition. The Board noted the PEB rated the knee condition using the code for knee instability (5257). The Board noted the MRI findings showing evidence of a deficient ACL and MEB NARSUM examination with a positive Lachman test graded 1+.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01366
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE: PD1201366 BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY BOARD DATE: 20130312 SEPARATION DATE: 20060203 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SFC/E-7 (96D/Imagery Analyst), medically separated for chronic right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain and weakness. CI CONTENTION: My rating from the Army was 0% and my overall rating from the...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01373
The VA rated each knee separately at 10% using the code 5024, tenosynovitis, analogously, and citing the minimal limitation in ROM from the VA normal value of 140 degrees flexion and the presence of crepitation and tenderness on patellar compression. The ROM was documented as normal on the prior to separation examination although 5 degrees less than the VA normal value. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01397
The MEB forwarded no other conditions for Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudication. The PEB rated 10% for pain and the VA rated 10% for painful motion (§4.59). 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 Knee Pain 5099-5003 10% COMBINED 10% The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 294, dated 20120619,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01416
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: AIR FORCE CASE NUMBER: PD1200416 SEPARATION DATE: 20050318 BOARD DATE: 20121204 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SSGT/E-5 (2W071/Munitions Systems Craftsman), medically separated for chronic low back pain (LBP). The contended condition adjudicated as not unfitting by the PEB was right knee...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01417
The Board notes that there are few treatment records in evidence and all address hip and knee pain conditions as bilateral. At the MEB exam the CI reported pain that was aggravated by activity and occasional give-way due to pain. Providing a correction to the individuals separation document showing that the individual was separated by reason of permanent disability retirement effective the date of the original medical separation for disability with severance pay.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01423
(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 (in this case, profound mixed hearing loss, right ear and chronic bilateral knee pain) will be reviewed in all cases. The VARD reported that the rating of both knees was based on the complaints of bilateral knee pain and...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01430
Post-Separation) Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Trochanteric Bursitis, Bilateral Hips 5019 0% Bilateral Trochanteric Bursitis 5019 0%* 20040415 No Additional MEB/PEB Entries Not Service-Connected x 1 20040415 Combined: 0% Combined: 0% Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD) dated 20040706, most proximate to date of separation (DOS). The PEB combined the left and right hip conditions under a single disability rating, coded 5019. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01434
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201434 SEPARATION DATE: 20021001 BOARD DATE: 20130301 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SGT/E-5 (19K/M1 Gunner), medically separated for low back pain (LBP) with history of radiation to the right buttock and to bottom of the foot. Pre/Post-Separation) All Effective Date...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01455
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 coded the lower back condition as 5299‐5295 at 10% for painful ROM. 3 PD12‐01455 RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CI’s prior determination be modified as follows, effective as of the date of her prior medical separation: 5237 COMBINED 10% 10% Chronic Low...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01464
I was rated by the VA for the injury rated by the medical board at a 40% rating. The CI reported that his pain had worsened and that he was unable to walk or get out of his chair some days. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans Affairs Treatment Record xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, DAF Acting Director Physical Disability Board of Review SFMR-RB MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, US Army Physical Disability Agency (TAPD-ZB / xxxxxxxxxxxxx), 2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 300, Arlington,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01476
The PEB adjudicated the chronic right anterior knee pain, rated as slight condition as unfitting, rated 10% with application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. The CI was seen by orthopedics for the constant right knee pain with running in September 1993. 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...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01477
Pre‐Separation) Effective Date 20020205 Exam Code 5293 Rating 10%* Rating 10% Condition Intervertebral Disc Syndrome 0% 2 # / Not Service‐Connected x 4 Combined: 10% 20011106 20011106 ANALYSIS SUMMARY: Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain Condition. The Board considered the 20% rating however there was no evidence of muscle spasm on forward bending or unilateral loss of lateral motion on either the MEB examinations or the C&P examination to support the 20% rating. Service Treatment...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01480
The contended condition adjudicated as not unfitting by the PEB was the fracture of the left humerus. In the matter of the right elbow condition, the Board unanimously recommends a disability rating of 10%, coded 5207 IAW VASRD §4.71a, and a separate 10% rating for weakness due to muscle injury coded 5305 IAW VASRD §4.73. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CIs prior determination be modified as follows, effective as of the date of her prior medical separation: UNFITTING...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01487
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 Wrist Arthritis 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 Left Wrist Arthritis 5003-5014 10% COMBINED 10% The...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01488
The Informal PEB (IPEB) adjudicated the left hip condition as unfitting, rated 0%, with likely application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. RATING COMPARISON: Service IPEB Dated 20030821 VA - (12 Mos Post-Separation) Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Left Hip Pain 5099-5003 0% Residuals, Left Hip Dislocation with Posterior Wall Acetabular Fracture Status Post ORIF 5252 20% 20040225 No Additional MEB/PEB Entries Other x 4 20041207 Combined:...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01524
RATING COMPARISON: Service IPEB Dated 20020722 VA All Effective Date 20030829 Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Bilateral Chronic Shin Splints 5022 0% Chronic Shin Splints, Left Leg 5299-5262 10% STR* Chronic Shin Splints, Right Leg 5299-5262 0% STR* Combined: 0% Combined: 10% *No C&P examination completed ANALYSIS SUMMARY: The Boards authority as defined in DoDI 6040.44, resides in evaluating the fairness of Disability Evaluation System (DES) fitness determinations and...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01532
If he known he had caught something in the shower he wouldve filed for it at [the] time. SCOPE OF REVIEW: The Board wishes to clarify that the scope of its review as defined in Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6040.44 (Enclosure 3, paragraph 5.e.2) is limited to those conditions 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 rating for...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01541
The chronic LBP condition, characterized as mechanical low back pain was forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40-501. Post-Separation) Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Chronic Low Back Pain 5299-5295 10% Spondylosis of the Lumbosacral Spine 5295 10% 20020226 No Additional MEB/PEB Entries Other x N/A Combined: 10% Combined: 10% ANALYSIS SUMMARY: Chronic Low Back Pain Condition: The MEB narrative summary (NARSUM), dated 03 May 2001, 5 months prior to...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01557
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201557 SEPARATION DATE: 20080726 BOARD DATE: 20130215 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E-4 (13M/MLRS Crew Member), medically separated for thoracolumbar back pain with associated scoliosis. Thoracolumbar Back Pain Condition. The Board unanimously agreed that a higher...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01559
Any condition 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. Asthma Condition. Under the authority of Title 10, United States Code, section 1554(a), I approve the enclosed recommendation of the Department of Defense Physical Disability Board of Review (DoD PDBR) pertaining to the individual named in the subject line above...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01560
The CI was then medically separated with a disability rating of 0%. The PEB rated it 0%, and the VA assigned a disability rating of 20%. Physical Disability Board of Review
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01565
She was then medically separated with a 10% disability rating. As noted above, the CI was medically separated from the Army in May 2008. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Bipolar Disorder 9432 10% COMBINED 10% The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 294, dated 20120829, w/atchs Exhibit B.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01569
The CI was given several profiles for his neck. The CI did have minimal tenderness at the prior to separation neurological consultation and had slight tightness of the neck muscles at the MEB examination in addition to the positive MRI findings. A neurosurgical consult to the MEB on 26 March 2002 (10 months prior to separation) noted normal gait, normal ROM of the lumbar spine, and normal sensation, strength, and reflexes.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01648
The PEB adjudicated Degenerative disc disease T7-8 as unfitting and rated 10%. CI CONTENTION: The application states Depression, degenerative disk disease, total rating 100%. The application does not elaborate or specify a request for Board consideration of any additional conditions. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Thoracic...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01661
The back condition, characterized as “low back pain secondary to degenerative disc disease” was forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40-501. Physical Disability Board of Review 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-2012-01662
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 Musculoskeletal Pain: The narrative summary (NARSUM) prepared 11 months prior to separation noted that the CI suffered an injury to her left hamstring, then developed left knee pain knee during her initial training. The Board also considered an...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01678
The right knee condition, characterized as right knee chondromalacia patella, anterior knee pain syndrome, and nonunion of patellar fracture, was forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) as medically unacceptable IAW AR 40-501. Right Knee ROM MEB 4 mos. 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, Painful Right Knee...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01679
The MEB also forwarded two other conditions (pain disorder associated with psychological factors and general medical condition and panic disorder without agoraphobia) IAW AR 40-501.The Informal PEB adjudicated bilateral groin pain post-hernia nerve entrapment repair as unfitting, rated 20%,referencing the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy.The remaining conditions were determined to be not unfitting. On examination there were no hernias detected but there was increased...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01725
Post-Separation) Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Heatstroke 7999-7900 10% Heat Exhaustion 8999-8911 NSC 20020729 No Additional MEB/PEB Entries Nephrolithiasis 7508 0 20020729 Combined: 10% Combined: 0% Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD) dated 20020807 (most proximate to date of separation [DOS]). Heatstroke Condition. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01730
The left shoulder condition, characterized as Chronic left shoulder pain, was forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40- 501. The PEB adjudicated the Chronic pain, left shoulder, rated as slight/constant condition as unfitting and rated it 10% IAW the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01734
SEPARATION DATE: 20021130 “Chronic knee pain” and “Grade IV chondromalacia of patella, right knee,” were forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW SECNAVINST 1850.4E. The Board’s assessment of the PEB rating determinations is confined to review of medical records and all available evidence for application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) standards to the unfitting medical condition at the time of separation.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01765
The VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) evaluation (2 months prior to separation) documented “frequent variations in his blood sugar ... though ... no major reactions for hypoglycemic or ketoacidosis type;” specifying dietary limitations, but stating “not restricted in his activities as a result of the diabetes;” and, noted that “He sees the diabetic care provider every six weeks to two months.” if separately evaluated...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01770
RATING COMPARISON: Service IPEB Dated 20020819 VA - (6 Weeks Pre-Separation) Condition Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Chronic Back Pain 5299-5295 10% Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar 5293 10% 20020729 Hyperlipidemia Not Unfitting No VA Entry Hypertension Not Unfitting Hypertension 7101 0% 20020729 No Additional MEB/PEB Entries Other x 0 20020729 Combined: 10% Combined: 10% VARD 20020909 (most proximate to Date of Separation) noted 5 conditions as not service connected and deferred...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01804
SEPARATION DATE: 20060415 (2).It is limited to those conditions determined by the PEB to be unfitting for continued military service and those conditionsidentified but not determined to be unfitting by the PEB when specifically requested by the CI. Physical Disability Board of Review
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01817
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE: PD1201817 BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY BOARD DATE: 20130315 SEPARATION DATE: 20050114 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 a left foot condition. The left foot condition, characterized as status post left foot bunionectomy with chronic pain,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01830
SEPARATION DATE: 20071208 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 Board for Correction of Military Records.The Board acknowledges the CI’s implied contention for the ratings determined to be not unfitting by the PEB; and, emphasizes that the disability compensation may only be offered for those conditions that cut short the member’s career. The MEB physical...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01844
The CI reported that he was still taking his medication and that he had no problems, at that time. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CIs disability and separation determination, as follows: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 9404 10% RATING 10% The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 294, dated 20121015, w/atchs Exhibit B. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01901
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. In the matter of the chronic LBP, the Board unanimously recommends a separation disability rating of 10%, coded 5242 IAW §4.71a of the VASRD in effect at the time of separation. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that the CIs prior determination be modified as...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01909
The PEB adjudicated bilateral heel pain, due to Haglund's deformity and Achilles tendonitis as unfitting, rated 0%, with cited application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. Its a painful condition. The Board then considered the appropriate rating for the individual right and left heel conditions.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01921
The MEB also identified and forwarded history of cellulitis, left knee, chronic bilateral hip pain secondary to bilateral iliotibial band friction syndrome, chronic mechanical low back pain, mild (less than a centimeter) left shorter than right limb length discrepancy, and mild bilateral pes planus conditions.The PEBadjudicated “left patellofemoral pain with secondary chronic left knee pain” as unfitting, rated 10%, with likely application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01924
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1201924 SEPARATION DATE: 20060626 BOARD DATE: 20130319 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SGT/E-5 (11B/Infantry) medically separated for chronic low back pain (LBP). CI CONTENTION: The Army rated my Radiculopathy and Lumbar facet together as the VA. RECOMMENDATION: The Board,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01942
In the matter of the LBP condition, the Board unanimously recommends a disability separation rating of 20%, coded 5242, IAW VASRD §4.71a. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, 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, radiating low back pain 5242 20% COMBINED 20% The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 294, dated 20121008,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01943
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE: PD1201943 BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY BOARD DATE: 20130313 SEPARATION DATE: 20030101 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E-4 (68X/AH-64/Systems Repair) medically separated for a right foot condition. Any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Boards defined scope of...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01947
At the April 2006 MEB exam, forward flexion was 50 degrees. After a thorough review of the evidence, the Board determined that a disability rating of 20% was appropriate. BOARD FINDINGS : IAW DoDI 6040.44, provisions of DoD or Military Department regulations or guidelines relied upon by the PEB will not be considered by the Board to the extent they were inconsistent with the VASRD in effect at the time of the adjudication.The Board did not surmise from the record or PEB ruling in this case...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01951
The hip condition, characterized as “healing right femoral neck stress [fracture],” was forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW SECNAVINST 1850.4E.No other conditions were submitted by the MEB.The PEBadjudicated “healing right femoral neck stress [fracture]”as unfitting, rated 10% with application of theVeterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD).The CI made no appeals and was medically separated. Femoral Neck Stress Fracture Condition .During Marine Corps boot...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 00067
The earliest documentation in the service treatment records (STR)of a left shoulder problem is a radiology report of the left shoulder dated 7 September 2007 that was normal; the X-ray had been requested for a history of severe pain in the left anterior shoulder after an apparent anterior subluxation on the previous day.Examination by physical therapy in October noted left shoulder abduction limited to 160 degrees and flexion limited to 170 degrees, both by pain. A week later, the CI had...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 00114
The MEB forwarded bilateral ulnar neuropathy at the elbow, chronic neck pain, chronic LBP, and mood disorder with depressive features due to ulnar neuropathy and post-surgical pain unresolved conditions to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40-501. The Board first considered if both the chronic neck pain and chronic LBP conditions, having been de-coupled from the combined PEB adjudication, were each reasonably justified as independently unfitting. Physical Disability Board of Review