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 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
	Case Number PD-2018-00470

	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 E5, Intelligence Analyst, medically separated for “superficial peroneal nerve injury, right” with a disability rating of 10%, coded 8722 (neuralgia of the superficial peroneal nerve), citing moderate incomplete paralysis.  The VA rated the right lower extremity (RLE) condition at 0%, coded 8622 (neuritis of the superficial peroneal), based on the service treatment record, citing mild incomplete paralysis of foot movement.  There were no organic changes; therefore, the maximum rating for neuritis or neuralgia IAW VASRD §4.123 or §4.124 is 10% for moderate incomplete paralysis.  There was no electrodiagnostic evidence of motor nerve involvement, eversion of the foot or indication that the foot was severely weakened.  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 RLE condition.  

	Sincerely,

AR20200004728, 

	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,