VA - (7 Mos. Post-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Left Knee Pain Status Post Arthroscopy | 5099-5003 | 10% | Left Knee Degenerative Arthritis Status Post Arthroscopy | 5010 | 10% | 20061102 | |
Other x 1 | 20061102 | ||||||
Combined: 10% |
SAMR-RB
MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, US Army Physical Disability Agency
(AHRC-DO), 2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22202-3557
SUBJECT: Department of Defense Physical Disability Board of Review Recommendation for XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, AR20150011008 (PD201400344)
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. Under the authority of Title 10, United States Code, section 1554a, I accept the Board’s recommendation and hereby deny the individual’s application.
This decision is final. The individual concerned, counsel (if any), and any Members of Congress who have shown interest in this application have been notified of this decision by mail.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY:
Encl
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army
(Review Boards)
CF:
( ) DoD PDBR
( ) DVA
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01525
Left Knee . The Board noted that there was no pain on ROM testing on either the MEB or C&P examinations; however, both examinations made reference to tenderness about the patella and noted pain with activity implying painful motion. 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.As...
AF | PDBR | CY2010 | PD2010-00023
Flexion (140⁰ normal)0-130⁰120⁰ (pain at 105⁰)Extension (0⁰ normal)-2⁰0⁰CommentPatellofemoral crepitusTenderness over knee medial worse than lateral; Positive patellar compression test§4.71a Rating10%10%At the time of the MEB exam on 2 November 2002, seven months prior to separation, the CI had severe left anterior knee pain which limited his activities of daily living. Negative testing included the McMurray test and tests for ligamentous instability; no effusion was noted and gait was...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00494
Flexion (140⁰ normal)“approximately 0 to 125⁰”100⁰110⁰Extension (0⁰ normal)0⁰0⁰CommentVarus deformity, palpable femoral osteophytes, scar, crepitus, TTP, no instability (including Lachman’s), neg McMurray’s, mildly pos patellar grind3+ effusion, TTP (medial joint line & lat epicondyle), 30 ml normal joint fluid aspirated, steroid injected; Hx incr pain & effusion due to moving over last 2-3 wks, no lockingPainful motion, crepitus, scar nontender, no instability (including Lachman’s), neg...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD 2014 01882
The right knee condition, characterized by the MEB as “tricompartmental chondromalacia of the right knee,” “lateral meniscus tear” and “left knee neuroma” (Board believes this to be an error and should have been right knee), were forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW SECNAVINST 1850.4E. The Informal PEB adjudicated “tricompartmental chondromalacia of the right knee” as unfitting, rated at 10%, with likely application of theVeterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD 2014 00096
The left knee condition, characterized as “chondromalacia of patella,” “tear of medial cartilage or meniscus of knee,” “pain in joint involving lower leg” and “unspecified orthopedic aftercare” were forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW SECNAVINST 1850.4E. Post-SepFlexion (140 Normal)115105Extension (0 Normal)-0Commentantalgic gait; crepitus;painful motion; antalgic gait§4.71a Rating10%10%The Board directs attention to its rating recommendationbased on the above...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00433
The MEB referenced a visit to orthopedic surgery in December 2008, 8 months prior to separation, which diagnosed patellofemoral dysfunction and recommended medically separating the member if she did not improve with quadriceps rehabilitation at physical therapy (PT). The VA 40% rating indicated a significantly more limited extension based on the C&P exam interpretation of ‐30 degrees limited extension. After due deliberation, considering all of the evidence and mindful of VASRD §4.3...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00694
RATING COMPARISON: Service IPEB – Dated 20011001 Condition Chronic Pain, Left Hip due to Trochanteric Bursitis and Left Knee due to Patella Tendonitis Code ↓No Additional MEB/PEB Entries↓ Rating 0% 5099-5003 VA (3 years post-separation) – All Effective Date 20011128 Condition Left Hip Trochanteric bursitis Code 5099-5019 Rating 0%* Left Knee Patellar Tendonitis Low Back Strain Scar on left side of head 0% X 2 / Not Service-Connected x 6 Combined:...
AF | PDBR | CY2010 | PD2010-00025
Orthopedic exam several weeks later noted a 1+ effusion with a 1+ Lachman test (i.e., positive anterior instability). After due deliberation, considering all of the evidence and mindful of VASRD §4.3 (reasonable doubt), the Board unanimously recommends a separation rating of 10% for the left knee ACL condition coded 5257 and 10% for the medial meniscus condition coded 5259 for a combined rating of 20%. Subj: PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW (PDBR) RECOMMENDATIONS
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00065
The other requested conditions (the remaining conditions rated by the VA at separation) are not within the Board’s purview. *** VARD 20091015 awarded a temporary 100% rating based on surgical or other treatment necessitating convalescence, effective 20090916 to 20100101. The MEB examination performed 5 months prior to separation indicated chronic left knee swelling and tenderness.
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00045
Right Knee Condition . Any impairment from Osgood-Schlatter’s or knee pain of the right knee was considered above. Right Knee Chondromalacia5009-500310% COMBINED10% ______________________________________________________________________________