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-2017-06047

	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 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 covered individual was an active duty E3, Infantryman, medically separated for “left knee injury” with a disability rating of 20%, coded 5257 (recurrent subluxation or lateral instability of the knee), citing “Lachman’s test 2a, 2+ posterior drawer.”  The VA also rated the left knee condition 20%, coded 5257, based on the Compensation & Pension examination, citing moderate joint instability.  Panel members agreed the 20% rating and no higher was justified for moderate instability as demonstrated at the MEB narrative summary and C&P examinations.  There was no report of knee locking, giving way, or recurrent subluxation or instability severe enough to prevent most normal daily functions to warrant a higher rating.  There was no other codes to consider that would result in a higher 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 left knee condition.     

AR20200004662

	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.