Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
Ms. Gale J. Thomas | Analyst |
Ms. Kathleen A. Newman | Chairperson | |
Mr. John T. Meixell | Member | |
Ms. Linda M. Barker | Member |
CASE ID | AR2003089946 |
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RECON | YYYYMMDD |
DATE BOARDED | 20040108 |
TYPE OF DISCHARGE | (HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR) |
DATE OF DISCHARGE | YYYYMMDD |
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR . . . . . |
DISCHARGE REASON | |
BOARD DECISION | DENY |
REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
ISSUES 1. | 108.00 |
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ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017026
The applicant provides: * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rating Decision * DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile) * letter to the physical evaluation board (PEB) * service medical records * VA medical records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 13 July 2004, a medical evaluation board (MEB) diagnosed him with neck pain with cervical DDD and bilateral radiculopathy. The board's scope of review was limited to those conditions determined by the PEB to be unfitting for continued military service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 03096854C070212
The applicant requests physical disability retirement with a disability rating of 100 percent. A 30 August 1999 report of medical examination depicts the applicant's various medical conditions, to include bilateral weakness in arms/forearms, degenerative joint disease to his back, knees, and ankles, and bilateral ankle pain. The applicant had pain to his back, knee, right ankle, and left wrist, as a result of his various injuries; consequently, the PEB determined that he be rated as 20...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 00508
Chronic Neck Pain Condition: The PEB determined this condition was unfitting but was also EPTS and not aggravated by service. Both prior service and service disability ratings are determined IAW the VASRD §4.3 (reasonable doubt) standard and the final disability percent rating is determined by deducting the prior service rating from the service rating. The C&P examination used to determine the 30% disability rating was based on an exam completed more than a year prior to separation and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016394
On 6 February 2006, a MEB convened at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg and found the patient to be medically unfit due to chronic low back pain and right knee arthritis. Army Regulation (AR) 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005855
The formal PEB is not available; however, the advisory opinion states that on 5 May 2004 a formal PEB found the applicant physically unfit for the same conditions as the informal PEB, but reduced her back rating to 10 percent based on tenderness to palpations being the only existing ratable criteria. The advisory opinion concluded that the applicant had not provided any evidence of PEB error and the documents provided to the ABCMR were not new evidence that has not been considered by the...
AF | PDBR | CY2010 | PD2010-00019
The MEB listed “chronic low back pain secondary to intervertebral disc disease,” “chronic neck pain” and “chronic shoulder pain” forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) as medically unacceptable IAW AR 40-501. The Board considered that the MEB and PT exams were closer to the date of separation, comprehensive, more indicative of the CI’s level of disability described in the service records, and therefore had a higher probative value. Minority Opinion : The Action Officer (AO)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010223
The PEB determined the applicant's conditions rendered him unfit and afforded him a 10 percent disability evaluation and recommended he by discharged with severance pay. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. The Army...
AF | PDBR | CY2009 | PD2009-00167
The CI was referred to the PEB and determined unfit for the back condition (rated 10%) and right shoulder condition (rated 0%). The Board therefore recommends a 10% rating for the right shoulder condition. In the matter of the lumbar spine condition, the Board unanimously recommends a rating of 20% coded 5241 IAW VASRD §4.71a.
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00208
The IPEB adjudicated her chronic low back pain and chronic neck pain conditions as unfitting, rated 10% and 0% respectively, citing application of the Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1332.39 and AR 635-40 (chronic LBP); and the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) pain policy (chronic neck pain). The CI was then medically separated with a combined 10% disability rating. Chronic Neck Pain condition : See exam chart summary above.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024672
Counsel states the medical evidence provided shows the applicant meets a 30% evaluation for his cervical spine pain and limitation of motion. Counsel states the medical evidence provided shows the applicant meets a 30% disability rating percentage evaluation for his cervical spine pain and limitation of motion. The significant difference in the degree of cervical flexion between the later private examination (Dr. F--'s) and the MEB findings is not addressed in the final formal PEB.