VA* - (~1 Mo. Post-Separation) | |||||||
Code | Rating | Condition | Code | Rating | Exam | ||
Bilateral Ankle Pain | 5099-5003 | 20%** | Residuals of Right Ankle Fracture with Traumatic Arthritis | 5271 | 20% | 20090803 | |
Left Ankle Strain | 5271 | 10% | 20090803 | ||||
Chronic Bilateral Eczema of the Feet | Not Unfitting | Eczematous Dermatitis of Both Feet | 7806 | 0% | 20090803 | ||
Other x 0 | |||||||
COMBINED RATING: 30% |
Ankle ROM (Degrees) |
MEB ~3 Mo. Pre-Sep | VA C&P ~ 1 Mo. Post-Sep | ||
Left | Right | Left | Right | |
Dorsiflexion (20 Normal) | 20 | 12 | 20 | 10 |
Plantar Flexion (45) | 40 | 28 | 30 | 20 |
Comment | tenderness | painful motion | painful motion | painful motion |
§4.71a Rating | 10% | 10%-20% | 10% | 10%-20% |
CONDITION | VASRD CODE | RATING |
Right Ankle Fracture | 5271 | 20% |
Left Ankle Pain | 5271 | 10% |
COMBINED (w/BLF) | 30% |
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01340
Other x 120030827 Combined: 10% *Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD)dated 20040308(most proximate to date of separation)**No change to ratings derived from subsequent C&P exams ANALYSIS SUMMARY :The PEB combined bilateral foot and ankle pain as the single unfitting and solely rated condition, coded 5022. Members agreed that the bilateral ankle pain condition was not reasonably justified as separately unfitting and it cannot be recommended for a separate disability rating.After due...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01652
The PEB adjudicated “bilateral ankle pain and instability post Brostrom reconstruction” and “chronic foot pain due to plantar fasciitis” as unfitting, rated 0% and 0%, with likely application of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD).The PEB found the referred left knee condition as not unfitting. Pre-Separation) ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Chronic Foot Pain due to Plantar Fasciitis5399-53100%Left Foot Plantar Fasciitis with Pes Cavus5299-502010%20040205Right Foot...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00184
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. Post-Separation)ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Chronic Pain Bilateral Thighs, Ankles, and Feet5099-500310%Chronic Right Ankle Sprain…527110%20061107Chronic Left Ankle Sprain…527110%20061107Bilateral Pes...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02704
Post-Separation) ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Chronic Stress Fractures, Both Heels5099-500310%Residuals, Stress Fracture, Left Heel528410%20061108Residuals, Stress Fracture, Right Heel528410%20061108No Additional MEB/PEB EntriesOther x 1 Rating: 10%Combined Rating: 20%Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD)dated 20070129 ( most proximate to date of separation [DOS]). After due deliberation, considering all of the evidence and mindful of VASRD §4.3 (reasonable doubt) and §4.59...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02629
Pre-Separation)ConditionCodeRatingConditionCodeRatingExam Bilateral Ankle Pain5099-500310%Stress Reaction Right Ankle52710%*20040804Stress Reaction Left Ankle52720%*20040804Other x0 (Not in Scope)Other x2 Rating: 10%Combined: 0%Derived from VA Rating Decision (VARD) dated 20050114 (most proximate to date of separation)VARD dated 20060913 increased rating to 10% for each ankle effective 20060623 ANALYSIS SUMMARY :The FPEB diagnosed the combined the bilateral ankle pain as a single unfitting...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD 2011 00417
Non tender, but pain with use §4.71a Rating 20 % (5271) 20 % (5271) 10 % (5271) 10 % (5271)The Board directs attention to its rating recommendationbased on the above evidence.The PEB adjudicated the chronic bilateral ankle pain secondary to bilateral avascular necrosis of the talus and pes planus with application of VASRD § 4.14, avoidance of pyramiding as a single unfitting condition and assigned a disability rating of 20%, analogous to degenerative joint disease. The Board determined that...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01998
Pain medication required.” *VARD dated 25 July 2008 rated Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, right ankle 10% using code 5271 effective 24 March 2008 and Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, left ankle 10% using code 5271 effective 24 March 2008 and retained a 30% rating using code 5299-5276 for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis (previously evaluated as posterior tibial tendon dysfunction bilaterally, plantar fasciitis bilaterally) ANALYSIS SUMMARY :The Board acknowledges the CI’s information...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00854
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BRANCH OF SERVICE: ARMY CASE NUMBER: PD1200854 SEPARATION DATE: 20030102 BOARD DATE: 20130213 SUMMARY OF CASE: Data extracted from the available evidence of record reflects that this covered individual (CI) was an active duty Reserve component First Lieutenant / O-1 (91A 5P/General Ordnance Officer), medically separated for chronic bilateral knee, ankle and hip pain (rated as a single unfitting condition). ...
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00292
Bilateral Ankle Pain Condition . At the MEB narrative summary (NARSUM) evaluation obtained three months before separation, the CI reported chronic pain in both ankles, right greater than left with pain progressing from 1/10 to 5/10 with activity throughout the day. In the matter of the bilateral ankle pain condition, the Board unanimously recommends that the right and left ankle conditions each be separately adjudicated.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00394
Knee ROM Flexion (140⁰ Normal) Extension (0⁰ Normal) Comment PT ~7 Mo. Symptoms included ankle popping (predominately right); shin pain knees pop and can swell; with “knees and ankles are stiff and weak and his legs can give out.” The examiner stated “He has generalized and multiple symptoms regarding the lower extremities and it is difficult to sort them out specifically on taking the history.” The examiner indicated there was no foot condition; there was bilateral shin pain and right...