The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 40 percent for uterine fibroid tumors from September 13, 2004 to December 19, 2007. From July 2, 2008, the Veteran is rated at 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 7618 due to removal of her uterus and not related to service-connected fibroid tumors.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher evaluation for the Veteran's uterine fibroid tumors as there was no definitive link between the condition and incontinence or frequent urination. The highest schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 7628 is 40 percent, which aligns with the Veteran's symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- uterine fibroid tumors
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2014
- Citation
- 1408173
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Veteran's initial disability rating for service-connected uterine fibroid tumors has been granted at a 30 percent level. Service connection has also been established for chronic anemia and voiding dysfunction to include urinary urgency and urinary incontinence, both secondary to the service-connected uterine fibroid tumors.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for uterine fibroid tumors is being remanded due to the need for further development, including scheduling an examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, sinusitis, uterine fibroid tumors, and seizures due to lack of new and material evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of service connection claims, including a VA examination to address whether irritable bowel syndrome is secondary to a service-connected disability.
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