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Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Chronic Back Pain, without Neurologic Abnormality | 5299-5242 | 10% | Lumbosacral Degenerative Disc Disease | 5243 | 10% | 20051025 | |
Other x 5 (Not in Scope) | |||||||
Combined: 10% |
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02041
The chiropractic treatment afforded some improvement, however, the CI continued to experience pain in the left leg especially with flexion and extension; there was no reports of incapacitation in the STRs.The CI was issued a permanent L3 profiledated 30 August 2004 for low back pain (LBP) without radiculopathy (nerve root origin resulting in pain, weakness, numbness or muscle dysfunction) and chronic left leg pain.The commander’s statement dated 2 September 2004 only commented “physical...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02289
The MEB only referred “chronic neck pain” and “chronic low back pain” to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40-501. The MEB physical examination noted decreased range-of-motion (ROM) of the cervical areas and tenderness with spine palpation.The narrative summary (NARSUM) dated 7 April 2004 noted the CI could not perform the duties of his MOS secondary to chronic low back and neck pain.A permanent profile U3/L3dated 12 May 2004 was issued for neck pain, CTS and a chronic lower back...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01730
The VA rated the service connected chronic back condition as degenerative arthritis of the spine (5242-5003) at 10% citing painful motion.Although the PEB and VA used different codes, both codes are rated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine, based on limitation of thoracolumbar ROM. In the matter of the chronic back pain condition, the Board unanimously recommends a disability rating of 10%, coded 5299-5242 IAW VASRD §4.71a.There were no other conditions...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-00696
The chronic neck and lumbar pain conditions, characterized as “cervical spine pain and lumbar spine pain” and “mild degenerative disk disease (DDD), cervical spine,” were the only conditions forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40-501.The Informal PEB adjudicated “chronic neck pain,” and “chronic lumbar pain”as unfitting, rated 10% and 10% respectively, with likely application ofthe Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD).The CI made no appeals and was...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00261
Post-Separation)ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Herniated Disc L4-5 with DDD524320%Lumbar Spine Strain523740%20070829Sciatic Nerve with L1-4 RL Radiculopathy852020%20070829Other x2 (Not in Scope)Other x920070829 Combined: 20%Combined: 90%Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD) dated 20071023 (most proximate to date of separation) invalid font number 31502 ANALYSIS SUMMARY :IAW DoDI 6040.44, the Board’s authority is limited to making recommendations on correcting disability...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01058
IAW DoDI 6040.44, this Board must consider the appropriate rating for the CI’s back condition at separation based on the VASRD standards in effect at that time. An outpatient examination on 21 November 2001 (7 months prior to separation) documented a negative straight leg raise (SLR) test and normal muscle strength, sensation and DTRs. At a later C&P exam on 23 June 2003 (a year after separation), the CI reported constant low back dull, aching pain.
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02000
SEPARATION DATE: 20050622 The Board considered that the MEB exam, although closest to the date of separation, did not align with the more severe disability picture and limited ROMs noted in the service treatment record through multiple treatment episodes. The PT and chiropractic exams, coupled with the continued limited motion noted on the DD Form 2808 closer to separation, provided reasonable doubt of greater ROM limitation than that documented at the NARSUM.
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02299
Post-Separation) ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Chronic Neck Pain…524310%Degenerative Disc Disease, Cervical Spine5299-524210%20060731Chronic Low Back Pain…524310%Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar Spine524210%20060731Other x 0 (Not In Scope)Other x 7 RATING: 20%RATING: 20% *Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD)dated 20070215(most proximate to date of separation [DOS]). At pain management visit dated 10 May 2004 the CI reported increased neck and right upper back pain with...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00886
The VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) neurological examination noted that initially the CI had normal lumbar x-rays and was treated with physical therapy. At the VA C&P examinations reviewed, both on the same daya year after separation, the CI’s exam noted muscle spasm and TL ROM of flexion of 40 degrees with pain to 80 degrees and a combined ROM of 225 degreesand normal sensation at the neuro exam, whereas the general exam noted only “pain with motion” with decreased LLE sensation. At the...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01616
The CI was considered to have a stable condition, “not likely to get any better with or without surgery…since his symptoms were so minimal (without loading his back with his weight on his shoulders).” Physical examination was not recorded and the physician indicated range-of-motion (ROM) measurements would be completed by physical therapy.The initial IPEB sent the CI’s case file back to MEB for further evaluation. Physical examination noted normal gait, painful motion of the thoracolumbar...