The veteran's endometriosis was rated at 30 percent prior to May 12, 2005 and reduced to noncompensable effective May 12, 2005 due to a total abdominal hysterectomy. The veteran's tension headaches are currently rated as 10 percent disabling.,The veteran's sinusitis is not productive of the required symptoms for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that prior to May 12, 2005, the veteran had endometriosis with pelvic pain and heavy or irregular bleeding. Since May 12, 2005, her condition has improved such that she no longer meets the criteria for a higher rating.,The veteran's sinusitis does not meet the criteria for an increased rating as it is not productive of three or more incapacitating episodes per year requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- endometriosis, tension headaches, sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 14, 2007
- Citation
- 0717816
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