The RO denied increased disability evaluations for service-connected left greater trochanteric bursitis with iliotibial band tightness and residuals of bilateral foot injuries, but granted a noncompensable evaluation for uterine fibroids.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left greater trochanteric bursitis with iliotibial band tightness, Residuals of bilateral foot injuries, with bilateral arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joints, Uterine fibroids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 23, 2001
- Citation
- 0111721
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, migraines, uterine fibroids, and lumbosacral strain, rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from April 27, 2019.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for a vaginal condition, attributing it to the Veteran's current gynecological conditions and not related to her service or service-connected iron deficiency anemia. Service connection for alopecia areata was also denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for uterine fibroids and residuals thereof, as well as her claim for a TDIU due to the need for additional evidence.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for uterine fibroids and right knee disability were denied. The rating for the right knee was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to March 15, 2010 or from May 1, 2011 onwards.
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