The veteran's service-connected uterine fibroids, status post hysterectomy are currently rated at 30 percent and the claim for an increased evaluation is denied.
The deciding factor: The disability was evaluated under the appropriate diagnostic code based on the current level of impairment due to the left adnexal cystic mass rather than the service-connected uterine fibroids.
- Claimed conditions
- uterine fibroids, left adnexal cystic mass
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 22, 2000
- Citation
- 0016551
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for uterine fibroids, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for uterine fibroids due to a duty to assist error.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew all pending appeals before the Board promulgated a decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for uterine fibroids due to a lack of complete service treatment records and service personnel records from the Veteran's reserve duty.
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