VA - (5 Mos. Pre-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Diabetes Mellitus, Type II | 7913 | 20% | Diabetes Mellitus | 7913 | 20% | 20050228 | |
Other x7 | 20050228 | ||||||
Combined: 50% |
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02244
IAW DoDI 6040.44, the Board’s authority is limited to making recommendations on correcting disability determinations. RATING COMPARISON : Service IPEB – Dated 20091009VA* - Based on Service Treatment Records (STR)ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Diabetes Mellitus, Type I791320%Diabetes Mellitus, Type I791320%**STROther x 1 (Not in Scope)Other x 0STR Combined: 20%Combined: 20% *Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD) dated 20100226 (most proximate to date of separation (DOS)). The...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01648
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGSPHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEWNAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXCASE:PD-2013-01648BRANCH OF SERVICE: AIR FORCE BOARD DATE: 20140716 Separation Date: 20040608 I have carefully reviewed the evidence of record and the recommendation of the Board.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD-2012-00911
The MEB forwarded diabetes mellitus type I, requiring Insulin to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). Diabetes Mellitus Requiring Insulin Condition. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows: VASRD CODE RATING 7913 COMBINED 20% 20% Diabetes Mellitus Requiring Insulin UNFITTING CONDITION The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 294, dated 20120606,...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD2013 01127
The condition, characterized as “diabetes type I requiring insulin” was forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AR 40-501. The Informal PEB adjudicated “diabetes mellitus type I”as unfitting, rated 20%.The remaining condition was determined to be not unfitting and not rated.The CI made no appeals, and was medically separated. RECOMMENDATION : The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows:
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-01865
RATING COMPARISON : Service IPEB – Dated 20020207VA -( 99Months Post-Separation)ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Diabetes Mellitus791320%Diabetes Mellitus791320%20100722Other x 0 (Not in Scope)Other x 5 Rating: 20%Combined: 20%Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD)dated 20100908. The PEB and VA rated the condition at 20% for requiring insulin and restricted diet. DoD Physical Disability Board of Review
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02242
Separation Date: 20050831 The MEB examiner documented that the CI could not do unlimited running, walking, biking or swimming and further opined that she should not be allowed to operate heavy equipment.The Board considered the 20% rating versus a 40% rating (requiring insulin, restricted diet and regulation of activities).After due deliberation, considering all of the evidence and mindful of VASRD §4.3 (reasonable doubt), the Board recommends a disability rating of 20% for the DM Type I...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01207
The PEB adjudicated “diabetes mellitus type 1”as unfitting, rated 20%, with likely application of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD).The remaining conditions were determined to be not unfitting.The CI did not agree with the PEB findings but did request a formal hearing or submit an appeal, so his case was sent to the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA). This condition was indeed “not unfitting” at the time of separation.The Board therefore concluded that this condition...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01573
The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudicated the DM Type I condition as unfitting, rated 20%, with application of the Veteran’s Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Both the MEB and PEB physician examiners recommended that the CI have no restriction of physical activities. Service Treatment Record Exhibit C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Treatment Record XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, DAF Acting Director Physical Disability Board of Review SFMR-RB MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, US Army...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD 2013 00912
No other conditions were submitted by the MEB.The PEB adjudicated “diabetes mellitus”as unfitting and rated it20%, with likely application of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD).The CI made no appeals and was medically separated. The Board evaluates VA evidence in arriving at its recommendations, but its authority resides in evaluating the fairness of DES fitness and rating determinations at the time of separation. As noted above, the CI was separated in November 2001 with a...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01132
Any conditions outside the Board’s scope of review may be eligible for consideration by the Board for Correction of Military Records. It is appropriately coded 7913, and IAW VASRD §4.119, meets criteria for the 60% rating level due to requiring insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities; with an episode of ketoacidosis, which required hospitalization, plus complications that would not be compensable if separately evaluated. In the CI’s treatment record, there was not sufficient...