The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for endometriosis from October 14, 1994 to March 23, 1998 and for a higher rating on an extra-schedular basis during this period. The veteran's endometriosis was rated at 30 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 7629.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a 50% rating, as required by Diagnostic Code 7629, which necessitates bowel or bladder symptoms to warrant such a higher rating. The veteran's endometriosis was characterized primarily by constant abdominal pain and heavy bleeding without any noted bowel or bladder issues.
- Claimed conditions
- Endometriosis, Low Back Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 31, 2001
- Citation
- 0125587
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