VA – (34 months Post-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Chronic Low Back Pain | 5237 | 10% | Bone Defect in Neural Arch at L5 w/occasional Sciatica | 5243 | 10% | 20070914 | |
Other x 4 | 20070321 | ||||||
Combined: 20% |
Thoracolumbar ROM (Degrees) |
FP
~
7
mos
. Pre-Sep |
MEB ~
6
mos
. Pre-Sep |
VA C&P ~
34
mos
. Post-Sep |
Flexion (90 Normal) | 75 | 70 | 90 |
Extension (30) | ( Pain ful) | None ( due to pain ) | 10 |
R Lat Flexion (30) | Normal | Full | 30 |
L Lat Flexion (30) | Normal | Full | 30 |
R Rotation (30) | Normal | Full | 30 |
L Rotation (30) | Normal | Full | 30 |
Combined (240) | n/a | 190 | 220 |
§4.71a Rating | 10 % | 10 % | 10 % |
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD 2014 01530
Post-SepFlexion (90 Normal)“Guarding occurring at 10⁰ off vertical” (with pain)90(70) 68/66/6880Combined (240)Unk/incomplete--240220230Comment“otherwise deferred”; painful motion; tendernessNo painful motion; normal gait; normal peripheral nerve examTender;painful motion“ Pain from 80-90⁰ flexion” §4.71a Rating10%-40%0% (VA NSC)10%10% (VA 10%)The Board directs attention to its rating recommendation based on the above evidence. RECOMMENDATION : The Board, therefore, recommends that there be...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01421
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. RECOMMENDATION : The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no re-characterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination. I have carefully reviewed the evidence of record and the recommendation of...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02570
On examination, he was noted to have 63 degrees of flexion and that 3/5 signs of non-organic pain were present. At the MEB examination on 16 April 2004 (5 months prior to separation), the CI reported on going back pain. Thoracolumbar ROM (Degrees)PT ~10 Mo.
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD2013 00849
No other conditions were submitted by the MEB.The PEB found the LBP condition unfitting, and rated it 0% with likely application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy.The CI made no appeals at that time, and was medically separated with a 0% disability rating. Low Back Pain (LBP) . Neurological exam showed normal sensation, normal reflexes, and normal motor strength.
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01753
Neck Pain Condition . 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 LBP condition and IAW VASRD §4.71a, the Board unanimously recommends no...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01831
Thoracolumbar ROM (Degrees)MEB ~ 7½ mos. 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 LBP condition and IAW VASRD §4.71a, the Board...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD 2014 00010
No other conditions were submitted by the MEB.The Informal PEB found the chronic LBPunfittingand rated it 20%with likely application of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD).The sleep apnea condition was adjudicated as Category II (a condition that can be unfitting, but not currently compensable or ratable).The CI made no appeals and was separated. RECOMMENDATION : The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no re-characterization of the CI’s disability and separation...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00297
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY SEPARATION DATE: 20060126 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CASE NUMBER: PD1200297 BOARD DATE: 20121102 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was a 1LT/O-2 (00E, Student Officer) medically separated for chronic low back pain (LBP). The CI accepted the PEB findings, and was medically separated with a 10% disability rating. 2...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01886
The chronic LBP, characterized as “chronic uncomplicated low back pain (slight/intermittent),” was the only condition forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40-501.The Informal PEB adjudicated “chronic subjective low back pain, without neurologic abnormality”as unfitting, rated 10% with likely application of theVA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD).The CI made no appeals and was medically separated. The examination noted limited painful extension and normal flexion,...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01911
The VA rated under a peripheral nerve code 8520 (sciatic nerve) at 40% (moderately severe) citing pain and numbness to both extremities; in addition to lumbar disc protrusion for 10% under code 5242 (degenerative arthritis).Board members first agreed that sufficient evidence of painful motion was present to justify the rating of 10%, as well as the presence of localized tenderness not resulting in abnormal gait or spinal contour IAW §4.59 and §4.71a.Next, members acknowledged the ROM values...