VA* – (~2 mos. Pre-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Lumbar Strain | 5237 | 20% | Degenerative Disease of Spine | 5242 | 10% | 200 50317 | |
Other x 10 | |||||||
RATING: 30% |
Thoracolumbar ROM (Degrees) |
VA C&P ~2
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Flexion (90 Normal) | 90 |
Combined (240) | 210 |
§4.71a Rating | 10% |
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-02201
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. RATING COMPARISON : ReconsiderationIPEB – dated 20070427VA* – (~34months Post-Separation) ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Chronic Lumbar Strain524320%Chronic Lumbar Strain523710%20100716Radiculopathy, Left...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01560
The CI was then medically separated with a disability rating of 0%. The PEB rated it 0%, and the VA assigned a disability rating of 20%. Physical Disability Board of Review
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02651
The Informal PEB adjudicated “chronic thoracolumbar back pain due to scoliosis” 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 Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) standards to the unfitting medical condition at the time of separation. RECOMMENDATION : The Board,...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-01947
At the April 2006 MEB exam, forward flexion was 50 degrees. After a thorough review of the evidence, the Board determined that a disability rating of 20% was appropriate. 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...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01647
invalid font number 31502 Service FPEB – Dated 20030917VA (# Mo. The PEB used these rules to rate the chronic LBP condition, coded 5295 lumbosacral strain, and initially rated at 10% (with characteristic pain on motion). The Board notes that although they did not change the VASRD code, verbiage contained on the FPEB’s findings and recommendations document suggeststhe FPEB may have utilized VASRD code 5293, intervertebral disc syndrome (also in effect at the time of separation) to arrive at...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01019
The CI withdrew his request therefore the eight additional conditions were never addressed by the PEB and he was medically separated with a 20% disability rating. 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 OSA; and, therefore, no additional disability ratings can be recommended. RECOMMENDATION : The Board, therefore, recommends that there...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01283
Low back pain (LBP) and right foot pain conditions were forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40-501. -- 210No mention of painful motionPain with motion0% 10%The Board directs attention to its rating recommendation based on the above evidence.After consideration of the two back examinations noted above, it was determined that both exams had probative value, since both were conducted in a thorough manner, and were performed within 6 months of separation. Right Foot Pain .
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01840
invalid font number 31502 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 low back pain condition, the Board unanimously recommends a disability...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-02326
Formal MEB PT goniometric range-of-motion (ROM) testing of the thoracolumbar spine was performed on 15 December 2006 (approximately 5 months prior to separation) and documented forward flexion of 20 degrees (normal 90) and combined ROM of 120 degrees (normal 240). The PEB disability description indicated the rating was based on tenderness and ROM limited by pain, but did not specify ROM values or detail which ROM exam was used for rating. Additionally, the CI had continuing and recurring...
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...