VA - (~2 Mos. Post-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | 8599-8515 | 10% | Healed Fracture, Right Radius and Ulnar Styloid | 5215-5010 | 10% | 20041103 | |
Right Upper Extremity Median Neuropathy | 8615 | 10% | 20041103 | ||||
Osteoarthritis Left Hip and Bilateral Knees | 5003-EPTS | --- | DJD Bilateral Hips | 5003 | Deferred* | ||
DJD Bilateral Knees | 5003 | Deferred** | |||||
Combined: 20% | |||||||
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01223
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) / VASRD standards to the unfitting medical condition at the time of separation. Left knee X-rays on 11 April 2003 were normal. Knee ROM was extension-flexion of 0-125degrees (normal 0-140), limited by pain.
AF | PDBR | CY2009 | PD2009-00054
The medical basis for the separation was chronic low back pain (LBP) and multiple painful joints (Bilateral degenerative joint disease [DJD] of hips and knees as well as the left ankle) without any history of trauma. NARSUM (date 20020917): CHIEF COMPLAINT: This is a 26-year-old male with two-year history of bilateral shoulder pain, back pain, bilateral hip pain, bilateral knee pain left greater than right, and left ankle pain. The MEB diagnosis #1 (Medically Unacceptable) described...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01061
The Board’s assessment of the PEB rating determinations is confined to review of medical records and all available evidence for application of theVeterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) standards to the unfitting medical condition at the time of separation. The VA C&P examination summarized the CI’s prior right knee injury noting no specific or additional complaints. The condition was not listed on the permanent profile nor implicated in the commander’s statement.After...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01515
An L3 profile was issued for bilateral hallux limitus (big toes limited motion and pain) on 13 November 2003 with restrictions of no running, jumping, prolonged standing, climbing or crawling on or under military equipment.The MEB NARSUM dated 12 December 2003 indicated the CI underwent additional surgery to remove the hardware and correction of her right foot from the surgery performed in September 2000. Her persistent hip pain was aggravated by the same activities as her back and limited...
AF | PDBR | CY2010 | PD2010-01247
SUMMARY OF CASE : Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty TSgt/E-6 (3S051, Personnel) medically separated for Type II Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), with chronic wrist and knee pain. The PEB adjudicated the Type II EDS, with chronic wrist and knee pain conditions, as unfitting, rated 20%, with application of the Veterans’ Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Nearly two years after separation right...
AF | PDBR | CY2009 | PD2009-00394
The CI requested reconsideration and the Informal PEB then determined he was unfit for continued Naval service and he was separated with 10% disability for bilateral hip dysplasia with the following related (Category II) conditions: mild chondromalacia patella in the left knee; polyarthralgias; osteoarthritis of the knees bilaterally with specifically chondral degeneration of the patellofemoral joint; and severe chondromalacia patella and bipolar lesions in the right knee with instability...
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 | CY2009 | PD2009-00205
The medical basis for the separation was moderate to severe bilateral knee pain and chronic left shoulder impingement syndrome. Despite the CI’s contention of worsening during assignment at Aberdeen PG, there is no evidence that it exceeded normal progression of the disease, or that service permanently aggravated the condition. As each knee had painful motion short of VA normal ROMs, each knee should be separately rated at 10% IAW §4.59 Painful motion.
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 | CY2013 | PD-2013-02422
She reported “some ‘give way’ symptoms approximately five to six times per week” and “some catching but no true locking.” The MEB physical exam (DD Form 2808 dated 18 November 2005; 7 months prior to separation) documented left knee mild diffuse swelling with multiple scars. The NARSUM dated 25 April 2006 (2 months prior to separation) referenced the orthopedic consult exam findings above and documented active ROM that was -3 to 122 degrees symmetrically on both knees (normal 0-140 degrees)...