VA - (5.5 Mos. Post-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Anterior Right Knee Pain Secondary to Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear | 5262 | 20% | Right PCL Tear With Residual Pain | 5260 | 10% | 20091113 | |
Other x 15 | |||||||
Combined: 70% |
Right Knee ROM (Degrees) |
PT ~10 Mos. Pre-Sep | Ortho ~6 Mos. Pre-Sep | VA C&P ~ 5 Mos. Post-Sep |
Flexion (140 Normal) | 124 | “Full range of motion” | 120 |
Extension (0 Normal) | -2 | 0 | |
Comment | +Painful motion | +Painful walking | +Painful motion |
§4.71a Rating | 10%* | 10% * | 10%* |
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02796
The physical examination noted normal ROM of the left knee, presence of a scar, and a general comment of “Stable.”The final diagnosis was reported as,“Left knee tibial plateau fracture with ligament injury.”At the MEB NARSUM exam on 6 February 2007, the CI was still using crutches in accordance with the post-operative recovery plan for 8 to 12 weeks of limited weight bearing. Although the ACL and PCL were intact, there was evidence of residual laxity at the time of the PT examination and...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD 2014 00229
At an orthopedic evaluation 6 months after the surgery, the CI denied frank instability, but reported weakness “after walking and running a while.” Testing for instability revealed mild instability with a firm PCL endpoint. The examiner rendered a diagnosis of symptomatic right knee laxity.At a VA internal medicine evaluation dated 15 February 2006, 2 months prior to separation, the CI reported right knee pain with weakness. Physical Disability Board of Review
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-01771
There was pain during evaluation of ROM and stress of the meniscus. The post separation MRI did not report any abnormality of the PCL and orthopedic examination and arthroscopy did not show any abnormality of the PCL.The Board noted the VA C&P examination report of moderate laxity of the medial collateral ligament upon which the VA based its 20% rating under VASRD code 5257. All Board members agreed that the examinations summarized above reported sufficient evidence of painful motion and...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00834
The Informal PEB adjudicated “left ACL tear,”as unfitting, rated at 10%with likely application of Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1332.39andVeterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD).The remaining conditions were determined to be not unfitting.The CI made no appeals and was medically separated. 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...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01303
The knee condition, characterized as “right knee anterior cruciate ligament tear, surgically...” was forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW SECNAVINST 1850.4E.No other conditions were submitted by the MEB.The PEB adjudicated right knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, surgically reconstructed, as unfitting, rated 10% with application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD).The CI made no appeals, and was medically separated. A pivot shift test...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00717
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. After due deliberation, considering all of the evidence and mindful of VASRD §4.3 (reasonable doubt), the Board recommends no disability rating for the knee condition for painful motion.The Board considered rating...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01033
Pre-Separation) – All Effective Date 20011208 Condition Code Rating Exam Left, knee arthroscopy; s/p PCL shrinkage 5299-5024 0% X 0 / Not Service-Connected x 0 0% 20011120 20011120 Combined: 0% physical therapy was recommended, however the CI continued to complain of pain and knee instability especially when running. The examiner considered the CI condition as a chronic posterior cruciate ligament deficiency of the left knee. Considering the 5257 code used by the PEB, the Boards noted the...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00737
SUMMARY OF CASE : Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty SGT/E-5 (67U20/CH-47 Helicopter Repairman) medically separated for a right knee condition. Right Knee Condition . In the matter of the right knee condition, the Board unanimously recommends a dual coding disability rating for a combined rating of 30%, IAW VASRD §4.71a.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 00629
The left knee PCL tear condition could not be adequately rehabilitated to meet the physical requirements of his Military Occupational Specialtyor satisfy physical fitness standards.Hewas placed on limited duty andreferred for a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB).The MEB forwarded left knee PCL tear, surgically treated; left knee chondromalacia of the medial femoral condyle, surgically and medically treated; and left knee effusion, medically and surgically treated for Physical Evaluation Board...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01540
The VA coded the left knee condition 5257, other impairment of the knee (subluxation or lateral instability) with a 10% rating and separately coded and rated limitation of motion and pain using code 5260, limitation of flexion at 10%. The mild varus instability noted on the C&P performed on 27 September 2006 was not noted on the MEB examination or on the second C&P examination, remote from separation. Physical Disability Board of Review