VA* - (~4 Mos. Post-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Chronic Left Knee Pain, Secondary to Chondromalacia | 5099-5003 | 0% | Patellofemoral Syndrome with Chondromalacia, Left Knee | 5299-5261 | 10% | 20060710 | |
Other x 0 | |||||||
RATING: 10% |
Left Knee ROM (Degrees) |
PT/
MEB ~
5
Mo. Pre-Sep |
VA C&P ~
4
Mo. Post-Sep |
Flexion (140 Normal) | 140 | 140 with pain |
Extension (0 Normal) | 0 | 0 |
Comment | Crepitus present . | Crepitus and grinding present. |
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 | CY2013 | PD-2013-01895
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. Post-Separation)ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Chronic Bilateral Knee Pain5099-500310%Retropatellar Pain Syndrome with Chondromalacia, Right Knee5099-501410%20040802Retropatellar Pain Syndrome with...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-00222
CI CONTENTION : “I was put on NON deployment status and required to take physical therapy for my knees. Pre-SeparationConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Bilateral Chondromalacia Patella5299-500320%Right Knee Chondromalacia Patella5099-50190%20031021Left Knee Chondromalacia Patella5099-50190%20031021Other x 0 (Not in Scope)Other x 1/NSC x 320031021 Combined: 20%Combined: 0%Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD)dated 20031230 ( most proximate to date of separation [DOS]). BOARD...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02773
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. Bilateral Knee Conditions: The narrative summary (NARSUM) noted developed bilateral knee pain without reported injury in January 2007.On a clinic evaluation in May 2007, the CI had painful motion in both knees, the...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02551
RATING COMPARISON : Service IPEB – Dated 20050201VA –(1 Day Post-Separation) ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Chronic Bilateral Knee Pain5099-50030%Patellofemoral Syndrome Left Knee5099-501410%20050317Patellofemoral Syndrome Right Knee5099-501410%20050317Other x 0 (Not in Scope)Other x 2 Combined: 0%Combined: 20%Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD)dated 20050520 ( most proximate to date of separation [DOS]). VA exam also documented crepitus (which is specified in §4.59) as well...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00563
Post-Separation) ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Low Back Pain5299-523710%Chronic Low Back Strain523710%20050706Left knee Pain5099-50030%Residuals L/Knee Lateral Meniscus Repair, Chondromalacia Patella5259-501410%20050706Other x 0 (In Scope)Other x 1 Combined: 10%Combined: 20%Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD)dated 20050811 ( most proximate to date of separation) Low Back Pain Condition . The CI complained of dull constant pain in the left joint line and pain behind the...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01851
SEPARATION DATE: 20030731 At the VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam (a month prior to separation), the CI was walking with a brace and had a limp of the right leg. The Board determined that potential codes for the right knee condition could include 5014 (Osteomalacia) or 5024 (Tenosynovitis), but that these would be rated under the same criteria as either code 5003 or 5019 under §4.71a at 10%.The Board considered whether a higher combined rating might be indicated under any other codes...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00093
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. 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...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00853
The implied contention for the left knee condition, and any conditions or contention not requested in this application, or otherwise outside the Board’s defined scope of review, remain eligible for future consideration by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. Pre‐Sep 120 0 Painful effusion; tenderness; crepitus; +grind; stable 10% (PEB 0%) motion; The CI underwent arthroscopic surgery in May 2002, 10 months before separation for chondromalacia, followed by persistent...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01564
Those measurements are summarized in the chart below.Two months prior to separation from service, the CI had a VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam, the examiner noted that the CI was walking with a limp, and using a cane. Right Knee ROM (Degrees)MEB ~ 7 mos. In the matter of the right knee pain condition, the Board unanimously recommends a 10% disability rating, coded 5299-5259 IAW VASRD §4.71a.