The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for endometriosis with uterine fibroids prior to January 8, 1997, and a separate evaluation in excess of 10 percent for laparoscopy scar was adjudicated. The Veteran received a maximum 50 percent evaluation since October 7, 2003, for endometriosis with uterine fibroids.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition met the criteria for a 50 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7629 (endometriosis) since October 7, 2003. The laparoscopy scar was rated separately and did not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- endometriosis, uterine fibroids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2010
- Citation
- 1001776
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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.
- 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.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for uterine fibroids, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
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