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-2017-02454

fu 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 Anny. 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 an active  duty  E5,  fufanti-yinan,  medically separated for "injmy to right ankle" with a disability rating of 20%. The PEB rated the right ankle condition 20%, dual coded 5010-5271 (ti·aumatic arthritis causing limitation of ankle motion), citing marked limitation of motion. The VA rated the right ankle condition 10%, also dual coded 5010-5271, based on the Compensation and Pension examination, citing moderate limitation of motion due to pain and weakness.  The PEB awarded the maximum rating of 20% under code 5271 and this was supported for marked limitation of ankle motion noted on the MEB physical therapy and VA examinations. Other ankle and analogous codes were considered, but all were less applicable or not advantageous to rating. 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 right ankle condition.

Sincerely,

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AR20200004496,

Dear

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.

Sincerely,

I

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