VA - (1 Week Post-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Chronic Low Back Pain due to L4-L5 Left Sided Disc Herniation s/p Hemilaminectomy | 5299-5243 | 20% | Herniated Nucleus Pulposus, Lumbar Spine s/p Lumbar Laminectomies w/Scar and DDD | 5243 | 40%* | 20090604 | |
Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Not Unfitting | Sleep Apnea | 6847 | 50% | 20090604 | ||
Depressive Disorder w/Anxiety | Not Unfitting | No VA Entry | |||||
Other x 6 | 20090604 | ||||||
Combined: 80% |
VASRD CODE | RATING | ||
Chronic Low Back Pain | 5299-5243 | 40% | |
40% |
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-01114
The PEB rated the depression at 10% using code 9434 (Major Depressive Disorder) and determined the pain disorder was a Category II condition related to the back pain, while the VA rated the depression 30% also using code 9434. Additionally, his symptoms improved with psychotherapy and continuous medication thereby favoring a 10% rating, although the NARSUM noted his back condition was “complicated by his morbidity of depression” and the addendum noted “the condition alone [was] so severe...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD2014 01618
on the left; Normal sensory; mild right leg weakness; reflexes symmetric ; Pos. Contended Mental Health Condition .The Board reviewed the evidence for any indication that a MH condition existed at the time of separation and if so, to render a rating recommendation if that condition was adjudged to be unfitting at the time of separation. Physical Disability Board of Review
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD2013 00409
The chronic back pain and chronic neck pain conditions, characterized as “chronic neck pain and chronic back pain, with degenerative disc disease” were forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40-501. In addition, the CI was notified by the Army that his case may be eligible for review of the military disability evaluation of his MH condition in accordance with Secretary of Defense directive for a comprehensive review of Service members who were referred to a disability...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-02739
Pre-Separation) ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Chronic Low Back Pain5299-523720%Lumbosacral Spine Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)524320%20080221Adjustment DisorderNot Unfitting /Not CompensableAnxiety Disorder941310%20080304Adjustment Disorder9440NSC20080304HyperlipidemiaNot UnfittingNo VA PlacementOther x 0 (Not In Scope)Other x 3 RATING: 20%RATING: 30% *Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD)dated 20080722(most proximate to date of separation [DOS]) Low Back Pain (LBP) . The...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-02347
Medication treatment consisted of Effexor XR and Ambien (zolpidem-to help fall asleep).The MEB psychiatric addendum dated 26 April 2007 reiterated details of the CI’s encounters with the psychiatrist and noted the Axis I conditions to be MDD, chronic severe manifested by depressed mood, anxiety, lack of motivation, chronic pessimism, obsessiveness, social isolation, poor self-esteem, hopelessness, and helplessness.An S3 permanent profile was issued on 12 March 2007 for the MDD with...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-00707
The Informal PEB adjudicated “chronic neck pain due to DDD,”“chronic LBP due to DDD” and “chronic pain of right shoulder due to acromioclavicular joint separation” as unfitting, rating them at 10%, 10% and 0% respectively, citing the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy for the right shoulder condition.The CI made no appeals and was medically separated Mental Health Review .The CI was deployed to Iraq from April to August 2003.On 1 November 2003 (9 months prior to...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01384
The retention people said he needs to get … an MEB for that so he is here.”On examination, ROM of the back was “normal.” Gait was normal. Straight leg raising was “minimal on the left.”The surgeon recommended a P2 profile for his low back and recommended treatment.Follow-up orthopedic examination on 14March 2005 noted CI complaint of back pain radiating into both legs and to the toes. The Board also noted there was no reported intervening injury prior to the post separation VA examination...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-02348
He was evaluated in the pain clinic on 14 January 2008 and noted to have a normal neurological examination and no significant difficulty with back flexion and extension. At the MEB examination on 13June 2008, the CI reported persistent LBP and numbness of the left leg. DoD Physical Disability Board of Review
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD2013 01141
Chronic Back Condition . He complained of chronic 2/10 back pain at rest and 6/10 pain with activity and lifting. Physical Disability Board of Review
AF | PDBR | CY2010 | PD2010-00575
CI CONTENTION : “Due to the fact that my current physical disabilities which are directly related to my medical separation from the Air Force are worsening and causing other disabilities and medical issues, I am requesting that my medical separation under disability be updated to a medical retirement.” The CI underwent an orthopedic exam eight months prior to separation which indicated a significant worsening of the CI’s back condition with forward flexion to 40 degrees. This condition was...