Service IPEB – Dated 20031224 |
VA - based on Service Treatment Records (STR) | ||||||
Condition |
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | |
Chronic Back Pain, Status Post L4-S1 Lumbar Fusion, without Neurologic Abnormality |
5241 | 20% | Status Post Fusion of L4-SI Lumbosacral Spine | 5243 | 0%* | STR | |
No Additional MEB/PEB Entries |
Other x 4 | STR | |||||
Combined: 0% |
Combined: 0% |
UNFITTING CONDITION |
VASRD CODE | RATING | |
Chronic Low Back Pain |
5241 | 20% | |
COMBINED |
20% |
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00363
The MEB examiner reported that pain and bilateral sciatica were present, but were much better since surgery. 10 months after separation, a VA clinic provider reported that the CI was a student. In its deliberation, the Board considered that the two service ROM exams 2 PD1200363 performed 3 months apart were identical, and that the outpatient VA follow-up visit performed 10 months after separation noted the pain severity had lessened, over the counter medication was being used for pain...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01347
The Informal PEB found the“chronic back pain, status post lumbar fusion” unfitting, rated 10%, with likely application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Post-Separation)ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Chronic Back Pain, Status Post Lumbar Fusion524110%Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (HNP)524310%20040709Bladder Dysfunction, related to HNP5243-754210%20040709Other MEB/PEB Conditions x 0 (Not in Scope)Other x 3 RATING: 10%RATING: 20% *Derived from VA...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01588
The CI also attached a one-page statement to his application which was reviewed by the Board and considered in its recommendations. 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.In the matter of the chronic back pain s/p discectomy and fusion condition, the Board unanimously recommends...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01763
In the matter of the chronic back pain s/p lumbar fusion condition, the Board by a 2:1 vote recommends a disability rating of 40%, coded 5241 IAW VASRD §4.71a. The examiner, however, noted the CI to walk with a normal gait and curvature of the spine to be normal - both inconsistent with extreme limitation of spine motion from pain. The following is respectfully recommended: UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE RATING Chronic Back Pain Status Post Lumbar Fusion...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02161
Chronic Low Back Pain Condition .The CI experienced chronic low back pain that radiated into the right leg. The VA C&P examination noted a somewhat weakened hamstring muscle but lower extremity strength was otherwise normal and gait was normal.The Board also noted that the hamstring muscle is innervated by multiple spinal nerve roots L5, S1, S2 and S3 so significant weakness from a single nerve root is not expected. I have carefully reviewed the evidence of record and the recommendation of...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02047
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. Post-Separation) ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Chronic Subjective Low Back Pain524110%Degenerative Disc Disease L4-5; S/P L4 Laminectomy; L5 Discectomy, Lumbar Spine524320%20050819Other x 0 (Not In...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00570
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. The Board gives consideration to VA evidence, particularly within 12 months of separation, but only to the extent that it reasonably reflects the severity of the disability at the time of separation. Providing orders...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00719
The PEB adjudicated “chronic pain, due to lumbar fusion x2 and sacroilitis with muscle spasm and antalgic gait” as unfitting, rated 20% with likely application of the of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). 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...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD2013 00193
The Board’s role is confined to the review of medical records and all evidence at hand to assess the fairness of PEB rating determinations, compared to Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) standards, based on severity at the time of separation. Degeneration of the disc was noted, but no evidence of nerve root compression or radiculopathy were presented.Although surgical records were not in evidence, the available service treatment records indicated he underwent L4-S1...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD 2014 00814
Post-Separation)ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Anterior Lumbar Fusion524120%Low Back Strain with Sciatica5243-523720%20100128Left Leg Numbness Associated with Low Back Strain with Sciatica852010%20100128L5-S1 Herniated DiskCategory IISee Above20100128MicrodiskectomyCategory IISee Above20100128Other x1 (Not in Scope)Other x520100111 Combined: 20%Combined: 70%Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD) dated 20100420 (most proximate to date of separation) ANALYSIS SUMMARY :The PEB...