AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00783
The PEB and VA both rated the diabetes condition under VASRD code 7913, diabetes mellitus, but at different ratings. There was no evidence in the service treatment records that indicated medical restriction of normal activities including athletic was required. The PEB and VA both rated the condition 0% code 6200, chronic right mastoiditis.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001558
Army Regulation 135-178 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Enlisted Administrative Separations), in effect at the time, stated in paragraph 12-1 (Medically Unfit for Retention), Reserve enlisted soldiers who were no longer qualified for retention by reason of medical unfitness under the standards of Army Regulation 40-501, chapter 3, would be discharged unless they are granted a waiver of the medical disqualification or were eligible and requested transfer to the Retired Reserve under...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-01445
The CI was then medically separated with a 20% disability rating. CI CONTENTION: “The 20% rating does not fit the disability, Type I Diabetes with controlled diet, restricted activities, and insulin dependent starts at the 40% rating. 3 PD1201445 RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends that the CI’s prior determination be modified as follows; and, that the discharge with severance pay be recharacterized to reflect permanent disability retirement, effective as of the date of his prior medical...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012-00736
I have to take shots 4 times a day, strenuous activities cause me to have periods of hypoglycemia at work and during various activities outside of work. The PEB rated the CI’s Type 1 DM, requiring Insulin and restricted diet coded 7913 DM at 20%. The CI contended that he requires regulation of activity in order to control his DM.
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02326
He denied hospitalization for diabetes or diabetic complications and had a full-time job.At a C&P exam on 13 June 2007(14 months after TDRL placement) the CI reported that if “he runs or does any type of activities he will have hypoglycemia.” He therefore restricted his activities. The Board directs attention to its rating recommendationbased on the above evidence.Both at the time of placement on the TDRL and at the time of permanent disability disposition and removal from the TDRL, the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | bc-2011-04080
In view of the DVA rating decisions and the severity of her condition, the disability rating awarded by the Air Force should have been higher and she should have been retired by reason of physical disability. 60 percent – Requiring insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities with episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring one or two hospitalizations per year or twice a month visits to a diabetic care provider, plus complications that would not be compensable if...
AF | PDBR | CY2009 | PD2009-00376
With initiation of insulin treatment, the CI's blood sugar levels were 90's to 160's with no episodes of hypoglycemia, as per medical record documentation immediately prior to placement on TDRL. The Board also considered the condition of Bilateral Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy at the CI’s request. When determining the final and permanent disability rating, the Board must evaluate the CI’s condition at the time of separation from the TDRL in 2008.
AF | PDBR | CY2014 | PD 2014 01466
SEPARATION DATE: 20090426 The CI was still taking oral medications only (no injected insulin) and had undergone surgery in March 2008 (Abdominoplasty) with continued high blood sugar levels (glucose 262 with normal 74-106) and high Glycosolated hemoglobin levels (A1C 9.5 with normal 4.2-7.0). I have carefully reviewed the evidence of record and the recommendation of the Board.
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD2013 00227
SEPARATION DATE: 20031216 The eye and neurological evaluations were normal.The Board directs attention to its rating recommendationbased on the above evidence.The PEB and VA both coded the condition as 7913, DM, and rated it at 20% for the use of Insulin without regulation of activities. RECOMMENDATION : The Board, therefore, recommends that there be no re-characterization of the CI’s disability and separation determination.
AF | PDBR | CY2011 | PD2011-00474
The PEB adjudicated the diabetes condition as unfitting, rated 20% with application of the DoDI 1332.39 and Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). CI CONTENTION : “Disability was rated based on being Type II Diabetic. At the time of the MEB narrative summary (NARSUM), dated 12 February 2002, she was doing well and the examination was normal.