VA - (4 Months Post-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Spinal Fusion… | 5241 | 0% | Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar Spine… | 5243-5242 | Deferred* | 20070411 | |
Other x 9 | |||||||
Combined: 50% |
UNFITTING CONDITION | VASRD CODE | RATING |
Spinal Fusion | 5241 | 10% |
COMBINED | 10% |
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02779
The Board thus determined that the VA C&P ROM was the most probative for a rating recommendation at the time of separation. I have carefully reviewed the evidence of record and the recommendation of the Board. I concur with that finding, accept their recommendation and direct that your records be corrected as set forth in the attached copy of a Memorandum for the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force.
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-01819
A Reconsideration PEB (Recon PEB) adjudicated the same diagnosis (chronic LBP), but rated 10% disability due to service aggravation; the case was adjudicated with likely application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Physical therapy (PT) evaluation on 19 July 2004 noted no radicular symptoms were present and the examination showed decreased ROM described as “20% limited all directions”, with pain with flexion, and positive testing for sacroiliac pain, with an...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00605
He has back pain 90% of the time, averaging a 4/10, but flare-ups occur twice monthly and last 4 to 5 days at an 8/10 pain. Although the NARSUM raised the question of a motor weakness, this was more likely an artifact of pain and guarding; since all formal strength testing in evidence was normal. I concur with that finding, accept their recommendation and direct that your records be corrected as set forth in the attached copy of a Memorandum for the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force.
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02301
The VA increased their radiculopathy rating, but maintained the 40% back rating until a subsequent exam in 2012 led to a decreased spine rating of 20%. 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 separation: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX President Physical Disability Board of Review
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD 2014 00068
The back condition, characterized as “chronic low back pain with associated right leg and knee pain” was forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40-501. The VA rated the CI back conditions at 40% with code 5242 (degenerative arthritis of the spine) for “forward flexion 30 degrees or less”.source MEB ROMs documented pain-limited forward flexion to 30 degrees (similar to the VA exam) and the Board found the similar measurements and disability ratings from these two exams close...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00598
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. Post-operatively, pain improvement was insufficient to allow return to full duties.The neurology MEB addendum examination on 21 June 2007 (6months prior to separation) noted normal lower extremity muscle strength.At the...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00030
The back and wrist conditions, characterized as “chronic low back pains status post (s/p) lumbar fusion and instrumentation with strut graft” and “chronic right wrist pain s/p open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the right distal radius fracture,” were the only conditions forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40-501.The Informal PEBadjudicated “chronic back pain, s/p lumbar fusion, w/o neurologic abnormality”and “chronic right wrist pain, s/p operative fixation of...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD2013 00145
The back condition, characterized as “chronic low back pain with s/p lumbar fusion with osteoarthritis” was forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40-501. The Board also acknowledges the CI’s contention for ratings of his sleep apnea condition which was determined by the MEB to meet retention standards. Board members finally debated the application of VASRD §4.45in this case, which allows for the next higher rating if evidence of additional functional loss after repetitive...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01439
At the CI’s post-operative visit with his Neurosurgeon, 19 months prior to separation, the CI stated that he “ [did] get occasional lumbar discomfort if he [sat] for prolonged period of time … o/w [the CI was] doing very well.” The neurosurgeon documented that the CI “ [arose] from a chair to a standing position without difficulty.” At a PT evaluation, approximately 16 months prior to separation, the CI stated that his pain level was a “2.5/10” and his “back is doing pretty good but does...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-01251
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, therefore, recommends that there be no re-characterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination. DoD Physical Disability Board of Review