VA - (1 Mo. Post-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Right Knee Pain | 5257-5259 | 10% | Chronic Strain Right Knee | 5014-5260 | 10% | 20060718 | |
Other x 7 | |||||||
Combined: 30% |
Right Knee ROM (Degrees) |
MEB ~5 Mo s . Pre-Sep | VA C&P ~1 Mo. Post-Sep |
Flexion (140 Normal) | 135 | 120 |
Extension (0 Normal) | 0 | 0 |
Comment | +Tenderness | + P atellar grind |
§4.71a Rating | 10% | 10% |
UNFITTING CONDITION | VASRD CODE | RATING |
Right Knee Pain | 5259 | 10% |
RATING | 10% |
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-01984
The Board deliberated on if the CI’s degree of instability with additional meniscal signs of catching and pain with knee degeneration warranted a “severe” 30% rating under 5257, or dual knee rating with additional rating under 5259 for meniscal symptoms (catching and pain)that did not overlap with ACL instability symptoms (instability). The prior to separation VA exam documented normal hand findings. Providing a correction to the individual’s separation document showing that the individual...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00135
Any condition or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Board’s defined scope of review, remain eligible for future consideration by the Board for Correction of Military Records. Post-Separation)ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Chronic Pain/Instability Left Knee5099-500310%Left Knee Multi-Ligament Injury5010-525710%20070331Other x 0 (Not in Scope)Other x 0 (Not in Scope)20070331 Combined: 10%Combined: 10% *Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD)...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01645
Persistent Anterior Knee Pain Condition .The CI originally had a sport-related injury to his right knee in September 2001.A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) was addressed arthroscopically in November 2001,followed by rehabilitative treatment.The CI re-injured his right knee (buckled and popped) while stepping from an aircraft in January 2002, and required a right ACLallograft reconstruction in March 2002.He did well post-operatively with progressive physical therapy (PT) until another...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-02134
Left Knee Condition . (Normal: 140 and 0 degrees).On an orthopedic exam on 7 May 2001, surgical incisions were well healed and the knee had no lateral instability (varus/valgus) but mild “laxity” at the ACL repair site (1A Lachman test).At the MEB/NARSUM evaluationon 25 June 2001, 4 months prior to separation, the CI reported a continued inability to walk or run without knee pain. Mild anterior laxity was again noted (1A Lachman test).ROM results are in the chart below.On the DD Form 2808...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00657
The PEB adjudicated the left knee condition as unfitting, rated 20%, citing criteria of the Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). ** Conceding §4.59 under joint code (as below) or ‘mild’ instability. Other PEB Conditions .
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00496
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the left knee injury condition as unfitting, rated 0%, with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The PEB adjudicated a 0% rating based on full ROM without residual joint instability. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows: Left Knee Injury s/p Anterior Cruciate Ligament...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-01692
No other conditions were submitted by the MEB.The Informal PEB adjudicated “traumatic osteoarthritis left knee, with OCD lesions, lateral femoral condyle and tibial plateau, s/p ACL reconstruction and microfracture of left femoral condyle”as a single unfitting condition, rated 10%,with likely application of theVA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD).The CI made no appealsand was medically separated. RECOMMENDATION : The Board, therefore, recommends there be no re-characterization of the...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 00667
As mentioned for the knee, gait was normal.The Board directs attention to its rating recommendationbased on the above evidence.The PEB’s 0% rating was supported by the USAPDA pain policy; and, no VASRD §4.71a foot codes which are applicable to this pathology specifically offer a 0% rating. Physical Disability Board of Review I have reviewed the enclosed Department of Defense Physical Disability Board of Review (DoD PDBR) recommendation and record of proceedings pertaining to the subject...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01456
Post-Separation) ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam DJD,Bilateral Knees...[Surgical Residuals]500320%Left Knee DJD, post Meniscectomy5010-525910%20031208Right Knee DJD, post ACL Repair5010-526010%20031208Other x 0 (Not in Scope)Other x 4 (Including 0% R and L Knee Surgical Scars)20031208 Combined: 20%Combined: 40%Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD)dated 20040310 ( most proximate to date of separation [DOS]). Bilateral Knee Condition . In the matter of the combined bilateral knee...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01177
The CI reported limited function of her left leg and that it was unstable with difficulty with stairs and walking. The Board considered the findings and noted that the ROM was normal on the VA examination. I have carefully reviewed the evidence of record and the recommendation of the Board.