The Veteran's fibroids were granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent prior to November 23, 2012 and a 50 percent evaluation effective March 1, 2013.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports noted the presence of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. The Veteran underwent surgery in November 2012 which resulted in removal of her uterus, cervix, bilateral fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Post-surgery, she was granted a temporary total evaluation based on surgical treatment necessitating convalescence.
- Claimed conditions
- fibroids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 10, 2013
- Citation
- 1318868
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- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibroids and partial hysterectomy as secondary to her now-service-connected fibroids have been granted. The claim for chronic fungus of the toes remains denied, while the claims for chronic vaginal infection, alopecia, and heat casualty/eczema are remanded.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for a cesarean section, tubal ligation, and a chronic disability manifested by decreased bowel function. The very heavy menstrual cycle and fibroids were denied as not related to service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for status-post hysterectomy due to fibroids that began during active duty, resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.
- Granted
The Veteran's endometriosis, fibroids, and cystic ovaries, s/p hysterectomy are related to her active-duty service. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.
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