The veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for her service-connected gynecological condition is denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating than the current 50 percent assigned since she has already received the maximum schedular rating. Regarding the reopening of her claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, new and material evidence has been submitted, allowing the claim to be reopened.
The deciding factor: The veteran's gynecological disability is currently rated at 50 percent under Diagnostic Code 7617, which reflects the complete removal of the uterus and both ovaries. The Board finds that no higher rating is warranted as she has already received the maximum schedular rating for this condition.
- Claimed conditions
- status post total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, history of endometriosis and appendectomy
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2003
- Citation
- 0329122
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What this means for you
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