The Board found that the veteran's service-connected endometriosis and pelvic adhesions, with postoperative residuals of uterus and ovaries removal, manifested primarily by pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and bleeding after intercourse. The evidence did not show a marked interference with employment or frequent periods of hospitalization due to these conditions so as to render impractical the application of the regular schedular standards. Therefore, the claim for an increased rating was denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected endometriosis and pelvic adhesions, with postoperative residuals of uterus and ovaries removal, manifested primarily by pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and bleeding after intercourse, which were already considered in the current 50% disability rating. The evidence did not show a marked interference with employment or frequent periods of hospitalization.
- Claimed conditions
- endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, postoperative residuals of uterus and ovaries removal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 23, 2004
- Citation
- 0410634
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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.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection claims, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the appeal for a medical opinion to determine if any gynecological disorder, including reproductive damage and adhesive disease, is related to service or a service-connected disability.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for endometriosis, to include any residuals, based on evidence showing the condition was diagnosed during active duty and led to a subsequent hysterectomy.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for endometriosis, leiomyoma of uterus, and iron deficiency anemia as secondary to the former conditions.
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