NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0800870
Types of Documents Submitted/reviewedRelated to Military Service: DD 214: Service/Medical Record: Other Records: Related to Post-Service Period: Employment: Finances: Education/Training: Health/Medical Records: Substance Abuse: Criminal Records: Family/Personal Status: Community Service: References: Additional Statements: From Applicant: From Representation:From Congress member: Other Documentation: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-00873
The Informal PEB adjudicated “chronic left knee pain,” and “bipolar II disorder” as unfitting, rated 10% each, with application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The Board’s assessment of the PEB rating determinations is confined to review of medical records and all available evidence for application of the VASRD standards to the unfitting medical condition at the time of separation. The VA coded the patellofemoral syndrome, left knee condition as 5014...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 01572
The examiner further opined that the CI had severe military and civilian impairment and that without therapy or medication, the probability for his continued mental deterioration was “extremely high” and that even with ongoing treatment theprognosis was “still guarded.” He also stated the CI’s mental illness was severe, chronic, and unfitting and he highly recommended the CI initiate psychotherapy and medication at the VA.The C&P examination approximately 4 monthsafter permanent separation...
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0900946
After reviewing the evidence of record and additional medical records presented by the Applicant, the Board determined the Applicant’s contention that his mental condition was the precipitating factor in his drug use is without merit. After reviewing the evidence of record and additional information provided by the Applicant, the Board determined an upgrade was not warranted, especially in light of the Applicant’s pre-service drug use, length of service, age and his admission of frequent...
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD-2014-01926
The “bipolar II disorder” was the only condition forwarded to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) IAW AFI 48-123.The Informal PEB adjudicated “bipolar II disorder…mild”as unfitting, rated 10%, citing application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). 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...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD2013 00158
He was psychiatrically hospitalized for a 2-week period following this suicide attempt. Prior to Final Adjudication Date) - Effective 20031003On TDRL - 20031003 CodeRating Condition CodeRatingExam ConditionTDRL Sep.Major Depressive Disorder943430%0%Bipolar Disorder with Depression943230%20040212No Additional MEB/PEB EntriesOther x320040204 Rating: 0%Combined Rating: 50% invalid font number 31502 ANALYSIS SUMMARY :The VA evidence and the service treatment record evidence were not available...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902352
Types of Documents Submitted/reviewedRelated to Military Service: DD 214:Service/Medical Record:Other Records: Related to Post-Service Period: Employment: Finances: Education/Training: Health/Medical Records: Substance Abuse: Criminal Records: Family/Personal Status: Community Service: References: Additional Statements:From Applicant:From Representation:From Congress member:Other Documentation: Pertinent Regulation/Law A. It was noted within the documents submitted by the Applicant that a...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02162
The rating for the unfitting bipolar II disorder condition is addressed below; no additional conditions are within the DoDI 6040.44 defined purview of the Board. The evidence supports that the correct diagnosis was bipolar II disorder and that application of VASRD §4.129 was not warranted. When he took his medications, he got along with his wife and young children, and had no sleep impairment.
NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0801715
The narrative reason for discharge shall remain the same.After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s Summary of Service, Record Entries, Discharge Process and evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board found ADDENDUM: Information for the Applicant Complaint Procedures : If you believe that the decision in your case is unclear, not responsive to the issues you raised, or does not otherwise comport with the decisional document requirements of DoD...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01767
A mental status exam (MSE) reported a depressed mood and affect. 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 effect at the time of the adjudication.The Board did not surmise from the record or PEB ruling in this case that any prerogatives outside the VASRD were exercised.In the matter of the bipolar disorder condition,...