VA - (2 Mos. Post-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Cervical Degenerative Arthritis | 5242 | 10% | Degenerative Disc Disease, C4-5 and C5-6 | 5243 | 10% | Not available | |
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease With MRI Findings At L4-5 | 5242 | 10% | Degenerative Disc Disease, L4-5 | 5243 | 10% | Not available | |
Other x 5 (Not in Scope) | Not available | ||||||
Combined: 70% |
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02323
Cervical spine MRI on 20 January 2005 noted lower cervical spine disc herniation with spinal stenosis and general degenerative disc disease.As noted above, a note in the STR indicated “EMG/NCS-no evidence of radiculopathy.”Notes in the STR near the date of separation noted continued neck pain with intact ROM and normal strength and sensation.At the MEB examination on 27 May 2004, (approximately 5 months prior to separation)the CI reported neck pain. RECOMMENDATION : The Board, therefore,...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00909
The Board’s assessment of the PEB rating determinations is confined to review of medical records and all available evidence for application of theVeterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) standards to the unfitting medical condition at the time of separation. The Board next considered if there was evidence of a functionally impairing radiculopathy due to the low back condition to provide additional rating. The Board considered the evidence in record supports thatthe CI’s...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD2013 00003
The Board considered whether an additional rating could be recommended under a peripheral nerve code for cervical radiculopathy. Examination revealed slow and guarded ambulation, normal posture and gait with slight increase in lumbar lordosis, there was paraspinal muscle tenderness and spasm, positive straight leg raising test, pain throughout the thoracolumbar ROM, normal lower extremity motor and sensory examination. SUBJECT: Department of Defense Physical Disability Board of Review...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01750
The VA assigned a40% rating for the back condition rated 5292-5293 citing severe limitation of motion of the lumbar spine. The discussed the C&P examination report that the CI held on a chair and compared that examination with prior examinations and concluded the examination confirmed characteristic pain on motion but did not evidence muscle spasm.The Board also considered if additional disability rating was justified for peripheral nerve impairment due to radiculopathy.Although there was...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02524
The VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam approximately 6.5 months after separation documented that the CI had constant daily neck pain rated at 7/10, neck stiffness occurred with turning the neck to any side with radiation down both upper extremities with feelings of hand weakness during an acute exacerbation. invalid font number 31502 RECOMMENDATION : The Board recommends that the CI’s prior determination be modified as follows; and, that the discharge with severance pay be...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01518
SUMMARY OF CASE : Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active dutyAC2/E-5 (6902/Air Traffic Controller),medically separated for multilevel degenerative disk disease (DDD), lumbar and herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP), C5-C6, left. Since no evidence of functional impairment exists in this case, the Board cannot support a recommendation for additional rating based on peripheral nerve impairment at the time of separation from...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-01988
The Board’s assessment of the PEB rating determinations is confined to review of medical records and all available evidence for application of theVASRD standards to the unfitting medical condition at the time of separation. The exam noted full neck range-of-motion (ROM) with pain and normal strength, sensation, and reflexes of the bilateral UE. At a PT visit the CI reported the LBP radiated to the right posterior mid-thigh and at a primary care visit on 23 June 2009 he reported numbness...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-01525
The Board’s assessment of the PEB rating determinations is confined to review of medical records and all available evidence for application of theVASRD standards to the unfitting medical condition at the time of separation. The CI was given a permanent U3 profile for cervical degenerative disease (neck pain) and another medical condition, with a Code C and specific restrictions noted on the profile.The VA C&P exam approximately 2 months prior to separation documented that the CI reported...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00555
The PEB adjudicated the neck and low back conditions as unfitting, each rated 10% with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) and the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy. (2) is limited to those conditions which were determined by the PEB to be specifically unfitting for continued military service; or, when requested by the CI, those condition(s) “identified but not determined to be unfitting by the PEB.” The service ratings for...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD2014 00906
The VARD also noted the absence of radicular findings and no recording of ROM (the CI refused testing).The Board directs attention to its rating recommendation based on the above evidence.The PEB rated the condition for ROM limited by pain, coded 5237, and assigned a rating of 0%.The VA rated the condition under code 5242, 10% for muscle spasm.Under the applicable spine rules, a rating of 10% requires cervical spine flexion of greater than 30 degrees but less than 40 degrees or a combined...