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Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Cervical Dystonia | 5237-5299 | 10% | Cervical Dystonia/Torticollis | 5399-5323 | 10%** | 20050311 | |
Other x 2 | |||||||
RATING: 60% |
CONDITION | VASRD CODE | RATING |
Cervical Strain with Dextroscoliosis | 5299-5237 | 20% |
Cervical Dystonia | 8103 | 30% |
COMBINED | 40% |
AF | PDBR | CY2010 | PD2010-00520
The Informal PEB (IPEB) adjudicated the post-concussive syndrome and cervical dystonia condition as unfitting, rated 10%, respectively with application of the DoDI 1332.39 and Veterans’ Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). According to the examiner, other than PTSD, there were no other mental symptoms. During the NP testing and psychiatry evaluation, the CI indicated that these symptoms were not functionally impairing and the CI did not seek or receive treatment for PTSD.
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD2013 00161
The ratings for the unfitting neck and back conditions are addressed below. The PT note on 16March 2007, 3 months prior to separation recorded bubble inclinometer ROM without specification of the method used, or normal values, at flexion 21 degrees, and extension 9 degrees with pain.The MEB NARSUM exam on 23 April 2007, approximately2 months prior to separation, documented that the CI’s LBP symptoms had slowly worsened and that he had undergone rest, activity modification, anti-inflammatory...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD 2013 00937
The Board’s role is thus confined to the review of medical records and all evidence at hand to assess the fairness of PEB rating determinations, compared to VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) standards, based on ratable severity at the time of separation; and, to review those fitness determinations within its scope (as elaborated above) consistent with performance-based criteria in evidence at separation. Neck Pain Condition . The single voter for dissent did not elect to submit a...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01486
The PEB and the VA coded the chronic neck pain condition using VASRD code 5237. Physical Disability Board of Review SUBJECT: Department of Defense Physical Disability Board of Review Recommendation for AR20130010228 (PD201201486)I have reviewed the enclosed Department of Defense Physical Disability Board of Review (DoD PDBR) recommendation and record of proceedings pertaining to the subject individual.
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02571
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 a pain managementevaluation on 11 March 2005 the CI reported no upper extremity symptoms and there was reduced cervical ROM with normal strength and TTP of the cervical spine (facet pain), with positive evidence of...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01533
The Informal PEB adjudicated “TBI with residual neck pain and headaches;” “low back pain (LBP);” and “left knee pain with degenerative joint disease (DJD),” as unfitting, rated at 10%, 10%, and 0% respectively, with application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The Board could not find evidence in the commander’s statement or elsewhere in the treatment record that documented any significant interference of the neck pain condition with the performance of...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02763
At the MEB narrative summary (NARSUM) examinationperformed approximately 8 months prior to separation, the CI reported persistent neck pain and progressively increasing right upper extremity symptoms.The examiner noted that the neurologist opined that his functional ability was severely limited.The MEB NARSUM physical exam findings are summarized in the chart below. Members agreed that based on the clinical evidence and fitness performance criteria, the neck and right upper extremity...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00909
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 Board next considered if there was evidence of a functionally impairing radiculopathy due to the low back condition to provide additional rating. The Board considered the evidence in record supports thatthe CI’s...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00550
The PEB adjudicated the right shoulder condition as unfitting, rated 20%, citing criteria of the Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The Board utilizes DVA evidence proximal to separation in arriving at its recommendations; but, Board’s authority as defined in DoDI 6044.40, however, resides in evaluating the fairness of DES fitness determinations and rating decisions for disability at the time of separation. Right Shoulder Condition .
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00749
Separation Date: 20051117 Post-Separation) ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Chronic Neck & Shoulder Pain due to Myofascial Pain Syndrome & C7 Facet Degeneration523710%Cervical Strain w/Myofascial Pain Syndrome5323-523710%20060228Other x 0 (Not in Scope)Other x 2 Rating: 10%Combined Rating: 20%Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD) dated 20060427 (most proximate to date of separation [DOS]) invalid font number 31502 Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain Condition. The CI was evaluated by...