VA - (1 Mo. Pre-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Chronic Right Knee Pain | 5099-5003 | 10% | Right Knee Patella Chondromalacia | 5260 | 10% | 20040617 | |
Patella Chondromalacia Right Knee | Category II | ||||||
Depression | 9434 | 10% | Severe Depression with Schizoid Avoidant Traits | 9211-9434 | 0%* | 20040617 | |
Schizoid Avoidant Traits | Category III | ||||||
Other x 2 | 20040617 | ||||||
Combined: 20% |
Right Knee ROM (Degrees) | MEB ~7 Mo. Pre-Sep | MEB Second Opinion 4 Mo . Pre-Sep | VA C&P ~1 Mo. Pre-Sep |
Flexion (140 Normal) | 130 | 135 | 130 |
Extension (0 Normal) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Comment | Antalgic gait; Pos. patellar compression & quad inhibition tests; Pos. quad atrophy; Neg. instability | Minimal effusion; Pos. patellar compression; Pos. painful motion & crepitus; No instability; Normal strength & sensation | Antalgic gait; Pos. painful motion; No effusion; No instability; Pos Deluca criteria |
§4.71a Rating | 10%* | 10%* | 10%* |
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00878
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. At the VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam performed 2 monthsprior to separation, the CI reported 6/10 pain with weakness, stiffness, fatigability, locking, and swelling of both knees; with giving out of the right...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00191
During the MEB time period, the CI sought treatment for mood swings, depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation. The MEB concluded that her bilateral knee pain with running, climbing and daily activities “would interfere with her ability to carry out her assigned duties on active duty.” Despite the findings of the MEB and the NMA, the PEB stated (JDETS notes) “knees not unfitting as HM3.” The Board considered the considerable documentation of duty impairment related to the left knee...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01093
The Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) adjudicated the major depressive disorder (MDD) as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the Board concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a change in the PEB fitness determination for either contended conditions involving the knees; and, therefore, no additional disability ratings can...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00053
The MEB also identified and forwarded four other conditions (right shoulder instability, posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD]chronic, major depressive disorder [MDD], and noise induced sensorineural hearing loss) as not disqualifying for PEB adjudication.TheInformal PEB adjudicated “chronic left knee pain” as unfitting, rated 0%, with likely application of US Army regulations. On 7 September 2007 (3 months after surgery and 5 months prior to separation) at the orthopedic MEB evaluation, the...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-02215
The Board’s assessment of the PEB rating determinations is confined to review of medical records and all available evidence for application of theVASRD standards to the unfitting medical condition at the time of separation. The examiner diagnosed PTSD with a GAF of 45 (serious), and noted that although the CI was able to work, he was isolative.The Board directed attention to its rating recommendation based on the above evidence.Both the PEB and VA rated the condition of PTSD under the code...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD2013 01110
SUMMARY OF CASE : Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was a Reserve component active duty second lieutenant (prior-enlisted)/O-1E (66H00/Registered Nurse) medically separated for chondromalacia of the left knee, diagnosed on arthroscopy, present several years, and for “major depressive disorder, atypical, known to have existed prior to service (EPTS) by history, without permanent service aggravation (PSA).”The CI enlisted in 1996 at...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01589
Pre -Separation)ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam BILATERAL Knee Pain5009 50030%BILATERAL Knee Pain5009 501010%20041202Mental Health ConditionNot AdjudicatedAdjustment D/O944010%20041130Other x 0 (Not in Scope) Rated: 0%Combined: 20% * Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD) dated 20050233 (most proximate to date of separation (DOS)) ANALYSIS SUMMARY :The PEB combined the left and right knee pain conditions as a single unfitting condition rated as 5099-5003 (analogous to arthritis)...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD2013 02174
The Informal PEB adjudicated “chondromalacia patellae, left knee and little finger/left hand, limitation of motion”as unfitting, rated 10% and 0%, with likely application of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The adjustment disorder, as implied by the PEB, was a condition not constituting a physical disability IAW DoDI 1332.38., and therefore, not ratable.The Board noted the PEB identified that the adjustment disorder was not compensable but could be administratively...
AF | PDBR | CY2010 | PD2010-00623
After careful review of the evidence, the Board unanimously recommends that the tinnitus be given a TDRL rating of 10% for six months, and a permanent separation rating of 10%, IAW VASRD §4.124a and §4.87. X-rays of his knees were normal. RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CI’s prior determination be modified as follows: TDRL at 60% for six months following CI’s prior medical separation, and then a permanent combined 30% disability retirement as indicated below.
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-02055
At an Orthopedic follow-up visit 7 March 2007 the CI reported bilateral anterior knee pain and the exam noted patellofemoral tenderness with full motion of both knees, without effusion or instability. In the matter of the bilateral knee condition the Board recommends disability rating as follows: an unfitting right knee condition, rated 10% and an unfitting left knee condition rated 0% both coded 5299-5260 IAW VASRD §4.71a.In the matter of the contended anxiety disorder condition, the Board...