ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021776
On 5 March 1991, the VA awarded him a 10% service-connected disability for his broken leg. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110021776 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110021776 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2006 | 05829-06
Accordingly, the Board recommends the following corrective action. That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected to show that his disability rated by the VA under code 5312 for status/post left anterior tibia gunshot wound, was caused by an instrumentality of war, and that he is entitled to combat-related special compensation for that condition. It is certified that a quorum was present at the Board’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018505
As such, the PEB did not rate those conditions. Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 7-2, provides that an individual may be placed on the TDRL (for the maximum period of 5 years which is allowed by Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1210) when it is determined that the individuals physical disability is not stable and he or she may recover and be fit for duty, or the individuals disability is not stable and the degree of severity may change within the next 5 years so as to change the disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011188
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request that paragraph "G" of Joint Message Form (JMF) number 04863, dated 25 February 1966, be changed to show that he suffered a fracture to his right leg instead of his left leg. While there is medical documentation in his records that shows that it was his left leg that was fractured in February 1966, the preponderance of the evidence indicates that it was his right leg that was fractured in February 1966. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002104C070206
In the applicant’s case the Board must consider whether the VA ratings for the applicant’s ankles, knees and back are combat related. At that time it was stated that the applicant’s back pain had been documented since 1977. Based on this chronological review of the treatment the applicant received for his VA rated disabilities, it is evident that the applicant submitted insufficient evidence to show: a. that his shoulder pain should be approved for CRSC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016725
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He indicates he can swear under oath that the patches are a direct result of combat or combat related training. Although the evidence shows the applicant was diagnosed with Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine, Left Spine, Eczema, and Tendon Inflammation Left Shoulder, unfortunately there is no evidence in the available record that shows these conditions were sustained as a direct result of armed...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02762
These were considered together as right and left lower leg conditions for determination of fitness. The Board agreed the left hip condition was mild.The records noted periods of both hip pain and no hip pain.Routine X-rays, bone scans of the hips revealed no pathology. The Board noted the report of the CI at the time of the NARSUM thatleft hip pain “radiated from the back.”After due deliberation, considering all of the evidence, the Board agreed that there was no preponderance of evidence...
CG | BCMR | Other Cases | 2007-117
From July 30 to August 8, 1968, the applicant received injections at the hospital in Japan to treat “acromioclavicular bursitis” (inflammation in his shoulder).3 A doctor reported his condition as “spasm of trapezius muscle, left, cause undetermined.” On the Report of Medical Examination for his October 30, 1968, annual flight examina- tion, the doctor noted that the applicant “denies all significant medical or surgical history since last examination” and found him qualified for Flying Class...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018589
The applicant provides: * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rating Decision * Progress Notes * three letters from the CRSC Branch * DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 16 November 2011, the HRC CRSC Branch informed the applicant that they were unable to overturn the previous adjudications because the documents he submitted still showed no new evidence to link his requested conditions to a combat-related event and he was advised to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003118
It defines a combat-related disability as a disability that is compensable under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and that is attributable to an injury for which the member was awarded the Purple Heart; or was incurred (as determined under the criteria prescribed by the Secretary of Defense): (1) as a direct result of armed conflict; (2) while engaged in hazardous service; (3) in the performance of duty under conditions simulating war; or (4) through an...