VA (6 Mo. Post TDRL Placement*) - Effective 20050610 | ||||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | |||
TDRL | Sep. | |||||||
RSD Right Hand | 8799-8715 | 30% | - | Right Wrist w/RSD and Chronic Pain Syndrome | 5215 | 10%* | 20051214 | |
Right Knee Pain and Pain in Left Rotator Cuff | 5009-5003 | 10% | - | Right Knee Degenerative Arthritis | 5003 | 10% | 20051214 | |
Left Shoulder Supraspinatous Tendonosis | 5202 | 0%** | 20051214 | |||||
Chronic Pain Right Hand, Right Knee and Left Shoulder | 5099-5003 | - | 20% | |||||
Mood Disorder | Not Unfitting | - | - | Mood Disorder w/Depressive Features | 9435 | 10% | 20051215 | |
Other x 5 | 20051214 | |||||||
Combined: 30% |
UNFITTING CONDITION | VASRD CODE | RATING | |
TDRL | PERMANENT | ||
RSD Right Hand | 8799-8715 | 30% | 10% |
Left Rotator Cuff | 5099-5003 | 10% | 10% |
COMBINED (w/ BLF) | 40% | 20% |
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01223
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) / VASRD standards to the unfitting medical condition at the time of separation. Left knee X-rays on 11 April 2003 were normal. Knee ROM was extension-flexion of 0-125degrees (normal 0-140), limited by pain.
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00704
The PEB adjudicated the chronic left arm and neck pain as unfitting, rated 40%, with application of the Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disability (VASRD) and placed the CI on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). The TDRL evaluation orthopedic NARSUM summarizes the clinical history that included a diagnosis of regional pain syndrome of the left upper extremity. The Board noted the PEB rated the unfitting left shoulder pain condition IAW with the USPDA pain policy, and...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00630
Left Shoulder Condition . At the VA C&P examination, performed 16 months prior to separation, the CI reported a cervical spine injury in 1998 with continual pain accompanied by a left upper extremity radiculopathy. Based on the ROMs in the record the Board was unable to find a route to a higher rating.The MEB referred cervical spondylosis with C7-8 radiculopathy; however, the PEB noted cervical spondylosis “without significant neurologic abnormality.” The Board considered whether an...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01977
The MEB examination cited a physical examination dated 22 February 2001 and noted continued hand swelling, near full flexion and extension of her fingers, but decreased wrist ROM with extension/flexion of 30 degrees/45 degrees (normal 70 degrees/80 degrees) with normal skin color, temperature and appearance and normal sensation.At physical therapy visitsfrom April 2001 to July 2001, after the NARSUM cited February examination wrist ROM was noted to be flexion/extension 75 degrees/65 degrees,...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00763
The MEB examination performed on 10 March 2006, the CI reported chronic right shoulder pain, but denied knee pain. Painful motion was not recorded on the NARSUM (although it was recorded on the C&P.) 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 effect at the time of the adjudication.The Board did not surmise from the...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00166
The MEB forwarded: left knee pain, meniscal tear and ACL laxity by orthopedic exam; right shoulder pain, AC separation 1.0cm; left shoulder pain, supraspinatus tendon tear, Grade II SLAP lesion; pain in the left leg s/p femur fracture and intramedullary rod placement; and delayed union of the left femur fracture. The PEB adjudicated chronic pain left knee, right and left shoulders, and left femur s/p injuries conditions as a single unfitting condition, rated 20%, with application of the US...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD 2013 00877
The Board’s role is thus confined to the review of medical records and all evidence at hand to assess the fairness of PEB rating determinations, compared to VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) standards, based on ratable severity at the time of separation and, to review those fitness determinations within its scope consistent with performance-based criteria in evidence at separation.The Board noted that the PEB bundled the unfitting leftknee and shoulder conditions and will unbundle...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-01304
The Informal PEB adjudicated “chronic low back pain without neurologic abnormality, chronic left non-dominant shoulder pain, and chronic neck pain” as unfitting, rated 10%, 20% and 0% respectively, with application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) for the left shoulder and back conditions and referencing application of the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy for the neck condition. Prior to TDRL Placement) - Effective 20031216On TDRL -...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02313
The CI was started on hydroxychloroquine (specific drug therapy for Sjogren’s syndrome) with some improvement in her symptoms.Notes in the STRproximate to separation indicated the CI’s condition was stable,with no evidence of incapacitating episodes in the previous 12 months.At the MEB examination dated 31 October 2002, 6 months before separation, the CI reported pain in her shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, and knees.The MEB NARSUM cited the DD Form 2808, Report of Medical Examination for...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00213
The VA exam, two months pre-separation, documented a normal knee exam, and the VA adjudicated the condition as not Service connected (NSC). The CI’s unfitting fibromyalgia considered the impact of all musculoskeletal pain symptoms and conditions associated with fibromyalgia as noted above. The CI’s unfitting fibromyalgia considered the impact of all musculoskeletal pain symptoms and conditions associated with fibromyalgia as noted above.