DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON DC

Office of the Assistant Secretary

SAF/MRBD (PDBR)
3351 Celmers Lane
JBA NAF Washington, MD 20762-6435
MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR, ARMY REVIEW BOARDS AGENCY

SUBJECT: Physical Disability Board of Review Recommendation on 

 Case Number PD-2017-00212

In accordance with Title 10 § 1554a and in compliance with DoDI 6040.44, the Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) adjudicated the disability rating accompanying the medical separation of the covered individual (CI) from the United States Army. After carefully reviewing the application and medical separation case file, the PDBR recommended no re- characterization of the separation or modification of the disability rating previously assigned. I recommend you accept this proposed decision.

The CI was a National Guard E4, Combat Engineer, medically separated for being “overly sensitive to high environment temperatures” with a disability rating of 0%. The PEB rated the heat sensitivity condition 0%, analogously coded 7999-7900 (hyperthyroidism), citing no long lasting sequelae or apparent true heat stroke. The VA rated heat exhaustion 0%, coded 7900, citing a noncompensable examination. While the service treatment record documented several recurring heat sensitivity episodes from August-October 2003, there was no sign of heat sensitivity unless the CI was exposed to a temperature greater than or equal to 80 degrees.
Additionally, there was no documentation of heat exhaustion residuals, rapid heartbeat, tremor; or continuous medication required for control, to meet criteria for a 10% rating under code 7900. After due deliberation, considering all the evidence and mindful of VASRD §4.3 (reasonable doubt), the panel concluded there was insufficient cause to recommend a change in the PEB adjudication for the heat sensitivity condition.

Attachments:

Exhibit A. DD Form 294, dated 20161206, w/atchs Exhibit B. Service Treatment Record
Exhibit C. Department of Veterans Affairs Record

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
ARMY REVIEW BOARDS AGENCY 251 18TH STREET SOUTH, SUITE 385
ARLINGTON, VA 22202-3531

AR20200004913, 

DearXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX:
The Department of Defense Physical Disability Board of Review (DoD PDBR)
reviewed your application and found your separation disability rating and your separation from the Army for disability with severance pay to be accurate. I have reviewed the Board’s recommendation and record of proceedings (copy enclosed), and I accept its recommendation. I regret to inform you that your application to the DoD PDBR is denied.

This decision is final. Recourse within the Department of Defense or the Department of the Army is exhausted; however, you have the option to seek relief by filing suit in a court of appropriate jurisdiction.

Enclosure

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