The Veteran's service-connected left oophorectomy with partial right oophorectomy is rated at a 30 percent since July 15, 2011. The Veteran had her remaining right ovary removed surgically in a total hysterectomy performed on July 15, 2011.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected left oophorectomy with partial right oophorectomy was rated at 30 percent since the removal of her remaining right ovary on July 15, 2011.
- Claimed conditions
- left oophorectomy, partial right oophorectomy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 8, 2012
- Citation
- 1220232
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including bipolar disorder, cervical spine disability, hysterectomy, and oophorectomy, prevent her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
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