The Board granted service connection for the residuals of a mammoplasty and assigned an initial 10 percent rating. The veteran is also entitled to increased ratings for migraine headaches, adjustment disorder prior to September 17, 2002, and status post right fifth toe surgery.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations supported the diagnosis of migraine headaches and residuals from a mammoplasty performed during service, warranting an initial rating of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 8100 for migraine headaches. The veteran's adjustment disorder was rated as 10 percent disabling prior to September 17, 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- Breast Disorder (Residuals of Mammoplasty), Periodontal Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2004
- Citation
- 0429307
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