VA* - (~14 Mos. Post-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
LPB w/DD Disease | 5242 | 20% | DDD, Thoracolumbar Spine w/Herniated Nucleus Pulposus at L4-5 | 5242 | 20% | 20060823 | |
Radiculopathy, Sciatica, Right Lower Extremity (RLE) | 8620 | 10% | 20060823 | ||||
Asthma | CAT II | Asthma | 6602 | 10% | 20060823 | ||
Tympanic Membrane Perforated, Left Ear | CAT II | Perforated Typmpanic Membrane, Left | 6211 | 0% | 20060823 | ||
Other x 7 | |||||||
COMBINED: 70% |
SAF/MRB
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01470
Pre-Separation)ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Chronic Low Back Pain, w/o Neurologic Abnormality5299-523710%Lumbar Disc Bulge L4-L5523740%20050110Peripheral Neuropathy, LLE852010%20050110Peripheral Neuropathy, RLE852010%20050110Asthma6602---%Mild Seasonal AsthmaNSC20041227Other x 1 (Not in Scope)Other x 420041227 Combined: 10%Combined: 50%*Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD)dated 20050226(most proximate to date of separation)Increased to 60% on 20050110 for bilateral factor of...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01739
The Board considered the CI’s history of significant back pain with muscle spasm and radiation of pain with mild weakness and decreased sensation of the right lower leg. However, notes in the STRs proximate to separation indicated daily use of a muscle relaxant medication and later evidence in record suggests episodes of muscle spasm continued, consistent with the lumbar spine abnormalities noted on MRI.Board members consensus was that the totality of evidence in record supports the 20%...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01798
Pain was elicited on straight leg raise (SLR) without pain radiation, and no other objective evidence of radiculopathy.During the MEB/NARSUM on 4 August 2002,the evaluation noted normal neuromuscular examination, normal gait (heel toe walk and tandem walk), and no evidence ofradiculopathy.Upon MEB/NARSUM evaluation on 7 November 2002, approximately 4 months prior to separation, the CI reported chronic back pain. BOARD FINDINGS : IAW DoDI 6040.44, provisions of DoD or Military Department...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00761
The VA separately coded and rated the cervical and thoracolumbar spine conditions at 20% each based on the VA exam which indicated much decreased ROMs of the spine. The MEB and PEB coded the CI’s chest pain as due to the CI’s spine condition. ); and an unfitting chest pain condition, coded 5399-5321 and rated 10% (IAW VASRD §4.73).
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 | CY2014 | PD-2014-02991
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 | CY2014 | PD-2014-01953
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 ROM was limited by pain and is charted below. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, AR20150010459 (PD201401953)I have reviewed the enclosed Department of Defense Physical Disability Board of Review (DoD PDBR) recommendation and record...
AF | PDBR | CY2010 | PD2010-00775
All evidence considered, there is not reasonable doubt in the CI’s favor supporting addition of any lower extremity radiculopathy as an unfitting condition for separation rating. Service Treatment Record. Exhibit C. Department of Veterans' Affairs Treatment Record.
AF | PDBR | CY2010 | PD2010-01106
The Board notes that the reflex and motor exam were normal on the MEB evaluation and that sensation was altered only for the right hand. The CI reported back pain following neck surgery. There was no additional VA conditions, but the Board notes that the VA determined the hearing loss, heart condition, TBI and sleep conditions to not be service-connected and that the heartburn was rated at 0% disability.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00077
The MEB forwarded chronic right hip pain secondary to sciatic radiculopathy and mechanical LBP as medically unacceptable IAW AR 40-501 to the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB). An X-ray of the right knee was normal. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no recharacterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination, as follows: VASRD CODE RATING 5237 8799-8720 COMBINED 10% 10% 20% UNFITTING CONDITION Mechanical Low Back Pain Right Hip Pain...