The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip fracture and fibroid uterus/cyst of the left ovary, as well as her request for an earlier effective date for pelvic instability. The claim for total rating based on individual unemployability was deferred.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the veteran's current conditions were related to service or any other basis for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right hip fracture, fibroid uterus, cyst of the left ovary
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2000
- Citation
- 0003435
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibroid uterus, cholelithiasis, hepatomegaly and hepatic steatosis (also claimed as additional stable findings), colonic diverticulosis, and umbilical hernia are remanded due to the need for medical examinations and a comprehensive review of potential toxic exposures during her service.
- Granted
The Veteran's dry eye syndrome, fibroid uterus, and laparoscopic scar are all rated at their maximum disability ratings of 20%, 30%, and 0% respectively for the entire review period. The dry eye syndrome is granted a higher rating due to its impact on both eyes, while the fibroid uterus receives a maximum schedular rating based on symptoms not controlled by continuous treatment.
- Granted
The Veteran's combined service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with anxiety and depression, left shoulder strain, cervical strain, and other conditions, rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment from November 25, 2009, to February 9, 2011. The Board granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis for this period.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for status post hysterectomy and remanded her claim for an upper respiratory infection, to include chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, and COPD.
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