VA* - (~3 Mos. Post-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Diabetes Mellitus | 7913 | 20% | Diabetes Mellitus | 7913 | 20% | 20040428 | |
Hypertension Associated with Diabetes Mellitus | 7101 | 0% | |||||
Erectile Dysfunction Associated with Diabetes Mellitus | 7522 | 0% | |||||
Diabetic Retinopathy | 6099-6011 | NSC | |||||
Bilateral Knee Pain | Not Unfitting | Chronic Left Knee Strain | 5257 | NSC | |||
Chronic Right Knee Strain | 5257 | NSC | |||||
Other x 10 | |||||||
RATING: 40% |
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01445
The CI was then medically separated with a 20% disability rating. CI CONTENTION: “The 20% rating does not fit the disability, Type I Diabetes with controlled diet, restricted activities, and insulin dependent starts at the 40% rating. 3 PD1201445 RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CI’s prior determination be modified as follows; and, that the discharge with severance pay be recharacterized to reflect permanent disability retirement, effective as of the date of his prior medical...
AF | PDBR | CY2009 | PD2009-00133
The CI had additional orthopedic conditions (back, right knee, and right ankle) which were forwarded by the MEB as medically acceptable. The NARSUM, however, specifically states ‘must have access to diabetic diet’ and this requirement is documented in medical profiles and diabetic clinic notes. Other Conditions .
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02242
Separation Date: 20050831 The MEB examiner documented that the CI could not do unlimited running, walking, biking or swimming and further opined that she should not be allowed to operate heavy equipment.The Board considered the 20% rating versus a 40% rating (requiring insulin, restricted diet and regulation of activities).After due deliberation, considering all of the evidence and mindful of VASRD §4.3 (reasonable doubt), the Board recommends a disability rating of 20% for the DM Type I...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00434
The diabetes and stress fracture conditions, characterized as “diabetes mellitus type I” and “right tibial stress fracture,” were forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40-501. 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 directed its...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01207
The PEB adjudicated “diabetes mellitus type 1”as unfitting, rated 20%, with likely application of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD).The remaining conditions were determined to be not unfitting.The CI did not agree with the PEB findings but did request a formal hearing or submit an appeal, so his case was sent to the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA). This condition was indeed “not unfitting” at the time of separation.The Board therefore concluded that this condition...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01648
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGSPHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEWNAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXCASE:PD-2013-01648BRANCH OF SERVICE: AIR FORCE BOARD DATE: 20140716 Separation Date: 20040608 I have carefully reviewed the evidence of record and the recommendation of the Board.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00222
The Board could not consider the DM renal insufficiency separately as it was not in the PEBs final rating recommendation. The medical evidence of the anemia condition was discussed under the DM condition for possible consideration with a higher rating under the 7913 DM code. 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 the anemia condition and,...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02759
RECOMMENDATION : The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no re-characterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX President Physical Disability Board of Review I have carefully reviewed the evidence of record and the recommendation of the Board.
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-01703
The InformalPEB (IPEB)adjudicated diabetes mellitus Type I as unfitting, rated 20%, with application 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 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...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00642
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW SEPARATION DATE: 20020731 NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1200642 BOARD DATE: 20121025 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SPC/E-4, (31U, Communications Specialist) medically separated for Type II diabetes mellitus (DM). Pre-Separation) – Effective Date 20020801 Code Rating Condition Code Rating Exam Condition Diabetes...