The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for the cesarean section scar was denied as there was no evidence of a disability that warranted a rating in excess of 10 percent. The claim for service connection for a mental condition was also denied as there was no current diagnosis of a chronic mental disorder.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims were denied due to the lack of medical evidence supporting a higher rating or a current diagnosis of a chronic mental disorder, respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- cesarean section scar, mental condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 26, 2009
- Citation
- 0902589
What this means for you
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