VA* - (1 Mo. Pre-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Chronic Bilateral Shoulder Pain | 5099-5003 | 10% | Right Shoulder Degenerative Joint Disease, with Residual Scar | 5201-5003 | 10% | 20060523 | |
Left Shoulder Degenerative Joint Disease | 5201-5003 | 10% | 20060523 | ||||
Chronic Neck Pain, Without Neurologic Abnormality | 5299-5237 | 10% | Degenerative Disc Disease of the Cervical Spine | 5242 | 20% | 20060523 | |
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Right Wrist) | Not Unfitting | Right Wrist Carpal Tunnel, with Residual Scar | 8515 | 10% | 20060523 | ||
Other x 6 | |||||||
RATING: 50% |
Shoulder ROM (Degrees) |
MEB ~ 4 Mo s . Pre-Sep | VA C&P 1 Mo. P re -Sep | ||
Left | Right | Left | Right | |
Flexion (180 Normal) | 160 | 160 | 160 | 150 |
Abduction (180) | -- | -- | 120 | 11 0 ** |
Comments | +Painful motion, crepitus | |||
§4.71a Rating | 10% * | 10% * | 10%* | 10%* |
Cervical ROM (Degrees) |
MEB PT ~2 Mo s . Pre-Sep | VA C&P 1 Mo. Pre-Sep |
Flex (45 Normal) | 25 (25 , 26 , 25) | 30 |
Combined (340) | 120 | 210 |
Comment | ROM limited by pain | +Tenderness |
§4.71a Rating | 20% | 20% |
CONDITION | VASRD CODE | RATING |
Chronic Left Shoulder Pain | 5099-5003 | 10% |
Chronic Right Shoulder Pain | 5099-5003 | 10% |
Chronic Neck Pain | 5299-5237 | 20% |
COMBINED (w/ BLF) | 40% |
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 00323
The PEB adjudicated the right CTS, and the chronic pain, neck and right kneeconditions as two unfitting conditions, rated 10% and 10%, with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD),and the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy.The remaining conditions were determined to be not unfitting.The CI made no appeals and was medically separated with a 20% disability rating. Results of this EMG recorded mild bilateral CTS, chronic on left and...
AF | PDBR | CY2010 | PD2010-00015
The Formal PEB (FPEB) found the back pain and neck pain conditions unfitting, and rated them 10% each. The CI was thus medically separated with a 20% combined disability rating. In the matter of the migraine headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, the ten other medically acceptable conditions cited in the MEB, and any other conditions eligible for Board consideration, the Board unanimously agrees that it cannot recommend any findings of unfit for additional rating at separation.
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-01673
SEPARATION DATE: 20061219 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. Neck Pain and Headaches Condition .
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01626
Accordingly, the Board considered the two conditions for separate disability ratings. The CI had painful limited ROM of the right shoulder, without evidence of instability following surgery. In the matter of the bilateral shoulder condition, the Board unanimously recommends a disability ratings as follow: an unfitting right shoulder condition rated 10%, coded 5201 and an unfitting left shoulder condition, rated 0%, coded 5202, both IAW VASRD §4.71a.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01522
A rating cannot be recommended. In the matter of the contended postconcussion syndrome, right CTS, hypercholesterolemia, and blood pressure conditions, the Board unanimously recommends no change from the PEB determinations of not unfitting.There were no other conditions within the Board’s scope of review for consideration. Physical Disability Board of Review
AF | PDBR | CY2009 | PD2009-00028
The medical basis for the separation was bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and low back pain (LBP). Regarding the CTS, IAW VASRD §4.124a discussed above, a 10% rating for each wrist is indicated. A 20% rating, deferring to the very proximal VA rating was considered.
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02142
There was a physical examination performed 2 weeks prior to activation, whichdid not describe ROM limitations, or occupational limitations due to the CI’s neck condition. The Board did not find neurological deficits caused by the bilateral median nerve neuropathy found by EMG (carpal tunnel syndrome) for a higher rating above 30% as an alternate code at the time of separation.There was no evidence of a separately ratable functional impairment (with fitness implications) from the bilateral...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-01083
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the chronic right knee pain condition as unfitting, rated 10%, with application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. The Board noted that although the CI continued to have left knee pain, she was otherwise found to have normal examination. Ankle examination was normal.
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00946
Therefore the Board concluded the CI’s persisting fatigue condition was appropriately rated by the PEB and that rating under the code for chronic fatigue syndrome was not warranted. An MEB examination on 26 January 2006, noted the condition was “doing some better.” Medical records after separation show continued problems with the condition and recommendation for surgery in 2007. In the matter of the chronic neck pain condition, the Board unanimously recommends that it be added as an...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01223
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) / VASRD standards to the unfitting medical condition at the time of separation. Left knee X-rays on 11 April 2003 were normal. Knee ROM was extension-flexion of 0-125degrees (normal 0-140), limited by pain.