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 XXXXXXXXXXXXX
	Case Number PD-2017-02090

	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.

The CI was an active duty E4, Petroleum Supply Specialist, medically separated from the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) for “chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia” with a disability rating of 10%.  The PEB rated the schizophrenia 10%, coded 9204 (undifferentiated schizophrenia), citing a requirement for continuous medication to control symptoms.  The VA, through a Decision Review Officer Decision, initially rated the schizophrenia 10% but increased the rating to 50%, coded 9203 (schizophrenia, paranoid type), dated 17 April 2007.  The June 2007 TDRL examination noted the CI’s auditory hallucinations were reduced to whispers and were without paranoid content, and he reported feeling much better, with an improved mood, no depression and good appetite and concentration.  He was able to work 40 hours per week as a waiter, attended church, and saw his daughter regularly.  He continued to live with his mother and sister, and was medication compliant.  Panel members agreed the CI was doing well with a chronic disease, and 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 schizophrenia.

	

Attachments:
Exhibit A.  DD Form 294, dated 20170225, w/atchs
Exhibit B.  Service Treatment Record
Exhibit C.  Department of Veterans Affairs Record

AR, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX:

	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.