The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her gynecological disability and right ankle disabilities were denied. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence of record did not show that the Veteran's conditions met or nearly approximated the criteria for a higher evaluation, including lesions involving the bowel or bladder confirmed by laparoscopy for her gynecological disability and limitation of motion in excess of what is contemplated under DCs 5270-5274 for her right ankle disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Endometriosis with left hemorrhagic cyst, left oophorectomy, and right salpingectomy with thrombocythemia, Right ankle sprain with shin splints (right ankle sprain disability), Right ankle laxity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2012
- Citation
- 1210681
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to report for a scheduled VA examination. The appeal is now pending and will be reconsidered after the necessary actions are taken.
- Granted
The Board granted a 20 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected right ankle laxity, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran withdrew his claim for individual unemployability due to service connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle and right shoulder conditions are causally related to her service, granting her claims for service connection.
- Denied
The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated based on limitation of motion and instability, with no higher ratings available under the applicable diagnostic codes. The Veteran's PTSD has been rated as 50 percent since December 20, 2011.
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