VA - (3 Mos. Pre-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Spinal Fusion w/Chronic Low Back Pain | 5241 | 10% | Residuals of Posterior Fusion at the L4-5 Level of the L umbar Spine (claimed as lower and upper back condition) |
5242 | 10% | 20070823 | |
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder | 9411 | 10% | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | 9411 | 10% | 20070829 | |
Other x 8 | |||||||
Combined: 20% |
(Degrees) |
MEB ~ 5 Mo. Pre-Sep (20070619) |
VA C&P ~ 03 Mo. Pre-Sep (20070823) |
|
65 | 70 | ||
5 | 10 | ||
5 | 30 | ||
15 | 30 | ||
10 | 30 | ||
10 | 30 | ||
110 | 200 | ||
painful motion; tenderness | - |
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20% | 10% |
VASRD CODE | TDRL RATING | PERMANENT RATING |
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | 9411 | 50% | 10% | |
Spinal Fusion w/Chronic Low Back Pain | 5241 | 10% | 10% | |
60% | 20% |
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00334
PTSD Condition . There was no VA spine exam proximate to TDRL exit. Providing a correction to the individual’s separation document showing that the individual was separated by reason of permanent disability retirement effective the date of the original medical separation for disability with severance pay.
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00915
The Service ratings for unfitting conditions will be reviewed in all cases. The Board considered that both the PEB’s anxiety disorder and the CI’s noted VA PTSD diagnosis are mental health conditions with similar standards of fitness and use the same VA rating criteria of §4.130. In addition to the CI’s spinal fusion condition 40% rating, the CI should also be found unfit and rated for his mental health condition.
AF | PDBR | CY2009 | PD2009-00106
The MEB forwarded the PTSD, MDD, Psychological Factors Affecting a General Medical Condition, Right shoulder pain, LBP, neck pain, and right knee pain conditions to the PEB as medically unacceptable IAW AR 40-501. The most proximate source of comprehensive evidence on which to base the permanent rating recommendation in this case is the VA psychiatric rating evaluation 4 months after separation. In the matter of the Chronic Right Shoulder & Knee Pain condition, the Board unanimously...
AF | PDBR | CY2010 | PD2010-01210
The C&P examination just prior to the TDRL examination also supports a 20% rating. At the time of placement on the TDRL, PTSD was adjudicated as an unfitting condition rated 10% by the PEB. If the Board does not agree with the PEB and concludes that the PTSD condition remained unfitting for military service, the Board must determinate the most appropriate fit with VASRD 4.130 criteria at the conclusion of the TDRL interval for its permanent rating recommendation.
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD2013 00190
Despite being a treatment option, surgery would not likely result in return to MOS duties; discussion with the CI therefore led to non-operative management at that time.At a psychiatric evaluation on 30June 2006, the CI stated that his apparent “stiffness” was due to pain in his legs and residual pain from a history of pilonidal cysts.The commander’s statementnoted that the CI could not perform his MOS duties due to his medical condition.At the VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) examination...
AF | PDBR | CY2010 | PD2010-00539
All evidence considered, the Board unanimously recommends a 10% permanent disability rating for the LBP condition. In the matter of the OSA condition, the Board unanimously recommends an initial TDRL rating of 50%, and a permanent separation rating of 50%, coded 6847 IAW VASRD §4.97. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans' Affairs Treatment Record President Physical Disability Board of Review SFMR-RB MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, US Army Physical Disability Agency SUBJECT:...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00195
Given the symptoms from his lower back pain (LBP), the CI was recommended for a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) for his hearing-loss. All exams demonstrated normal gait with limited ROMs that met the 10% rating criteria. The VA rater’s rationale for a 10% rating was based on the examiner’s specified assessment of industrial adaptability and capability “seems good.” The Board deliberated if the VA GAF of 60 (upper end of moderate symptoms closest to mild symptoms; MEB GAF=45); the CI’s...
AF | PDBR | CY2010 | PD2010-01024
In debating the appropriate permanent disability rating, the Board noted that the evidence in this case best fit a 10% final separation rating recommendation based on the TDRL examination; that his symptoms appeared to have stabilized; and his overall social and occupational functioning (with respect to PTSD symptoms) was intact; although the 30% rating is arguable by invoking some continuation of symptoms and evidence of mild social difficulties outside of family. There were no repeat...
AF | PDBR | CY2010 | PD2010-01101
After due deliberation, considering the totality of the evidence and mindful of VASRD §4.3 (reasonable doubt), the Board recommends a permanent PTSD disability rating of 30% in this case. While the CI clearly had a documented back condition causing intermittent symptoms, the preponderance of the evidence does not indicate that the back condition limited his ability to perform the duties of his MOS at the time of separation. Exhibit C. Department of Veterans' Affairs Treatment Record.
AF | PDBR | CY2009 | PD2009-00134
The CI was medically separated with a combined disability rating of 20%. Disc Disease L4/5…524120%20080717LLE Radicular Pain > Combined with back rating.20070531Radiculopathy, LLE5241-852010%20080717↓No Additional DA 3947 Entries.↓Degen. The Board, therefore, recommends that it be rated as an additionally unfitting condition.