The Board granted service connection for dysthymic disorder, bilateral hand disorder, and migraine headaches. Service connection was also granted for uterine leiomyoma and uterine fibroids with a noncompensable evaluation from August 1, 1999 to April 4, 2000.
The deciding factor: The veteran's dysthymic disorder originated in service and is considered direct service connection. The veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the 30% level under Diagnostic Code 8100 due to their frequency and severity. Service connection for uterine leiomyoma and fibroids was granted with a noncompensable evaluation from August 1, 1999 to April 4, 2000.
- Claimed conditions
- dysthymic disorder, bilateral hand disorder, migraine, uterine leiomyoma and uterine fibroids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 20, 2001
- Citation
- 0122904
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