Final Service PEB - 20020802 |
VA (13 Mo. Prior to Adjudication Date) - Effective 20001110 | |||||||
On TDRL - 20001110 |
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Condition |
TDRL | Sep. | ||||||
BIPOLAR I DISORDER |
9432 | 30% | 10% | BIPOLAR DISORDER | 9432 | 10% | 20010731 | |
No Additional MEB/PEB Entries. |
Other x 0 | 20010330 | ||||||
Combined: 30% → 10% |
Combined: 10% |
UNFITTING CONDITION |
VASRD CODE | RATING | ||
TDRL | PERMANENT | |||
Bipolar Type I |
9432 | 30% | 10% | |
COMBINED |
30% | 10% |
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00711
At that time the PEB adjudicated bipolar disorder as permanently unfitting, rated 10% with application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). However, there were no panic attacks, suspiciousness, sleep impairment or memory problems; and he was attending school full time while adopting his step son. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows: VASRD CODE...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01742
RATING COMPARISON : Final Service PEB - 20040930VA (3 Wks Post Sep) - Effective 20030406On TDRL - 20030406Code Rating Condition CodeRatingExam ConditionTDRL Sep.Bipolar Disorder943230%10%Bipolar Disorder 943250%20030429Other x 1 (Not in Scope)Other x 220030429 Rating: 30% → 10%Combined: 50% *Reflects VA rating exam proximate to TDRL placement; no VA rating evidence proximate to permanent separation. He noted neither current manic symptoms nor problems with pressured speech, racing thoughts,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01364
Bipolar Disorder Condition. In the matter of the bipolar disorder condition, the Board unanimously recommends no change in the PEB adjudication at the time of placement on TDRL and a disability rating of 10% coded 9432 IAW VASRD §4.130. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CIs prior determination be modified as follows, effective as of the date of his prior permanent medical separation: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING TDRL PERMANENT Bipolar...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00903
His occupational impairment and MSE improved 4 months after TDRL, and at the interim and TDRL separation exams, both 2 years apart, the CI was working full-time, not taking medications, demonstrated mild symptoms and on had meaningful relationships. Service Treatment Record I direct that all the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected accordingly no later than 120 days from the date of this memorandum.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01572
The examiner further opined that the CI had severe military and civilian impairment and that without therapy or medication, the probability for his continued mental deterioration was “extremely high” and that even with ongoing treatment theprognosis was “still guarded.” He also stated the CI’s mental illness was severe, chronic, and unfitting and he highly recommended the CI initiate psychotherapy and medication at the VA.The C&P examination approximately 4 monthsafter permanent separation...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01388
The CI was placed on the TDRL with a 30% disability rating. Four months later, on 12 January 2004, the CI was removed from the TDRL and permanently separated from military service with a disability rating of 10%. IAW the VASRD §4.130 General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders, a rating of 30% would require occupational and social impairment, with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, due to such symptoms as: depressed...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01767
A mental status exam (MSE) reported a depressed mood and affect. 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 that any prerogatives outside the VASRD were exercised.In the matter of the bipolar disorder condition,...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-02024
DATE OF PLACEMENT ONTO TDRL: 20060101DATE OF REMOVAL FROM TDRL: 20070626 The Board’s assessment of the PEB rating determinations is confined to review of medical records and all available evidence for application of the VASRD standards to the unfitting medical condition at the time of separation. RATING COMPARISON : Final PEB – 20070511 VA Rating Decision 1 - 20060425TDRL Placement – 20060101Code RatingConditionCodeRating Proximate ConditionTDRLPlacementTDRL RemovalTDRL 2 TDRL 3 Removal...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00005
At the time of the MEB psychiatric exam, the CI was on medications for depression, anxiety and manic symptoms. The Axis I diagnoses were bipolar I disorder (most recent episode manic, severe with psychotic features); anxiety disorder, NOS and gender identity disorder. Other Conditions.
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...