The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and an increased evaluation for residuals of ovarian cysts.,There is no evidence that the veteran's current conditions are related to her active military service.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a finding that the veteran's current conditions are related to her active military service or any service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Residuals of Ovarian Cysts
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 18, 2007
- Citation
- 0711517
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- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for her service-connected total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was denied because the evidence did not show that her condition presented an exceptional or unusual disability picture due to marked interference with employment or frequent hospitalization, and her symptoms were already contemplated within the regular schedular standards.
- Denied
The Veteran's left oophorectomy and total abdominal hysterectomy have been rated appropriately based on the maximum allowable schedular ratings.,The Veteran’s migraine headaches are currently rated as noncompensable, with no evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks.
- Granted
The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for total abdominal hysterectomy and granted service connection based on evidence showing a current diagnosis related to military service. The Veteran also received compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of sexual trauma sustained during a medical appointment in 2006.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's systemic lupus erythematous had its onset during service and grants service connection for this condition. The other issues on appeal are remanded for further development.
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