The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her service-connected abdominal pain syndrome and total abdominal hysterectomy have been denied as the evidence does not show that she meets or approximates the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not find removal of both ovaries, which is required for a higher rating under DC 7617. The Veteran's symptoms were found to be controlled by continuous treatment and her scars are superficial with no limitation or motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Abdominal pain syndrome, Total abdominal hysterectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 22, 2014
- Citation
- 1442254
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board found that the original 50% rating for residuals of a total abdominal hysterectomy and left ovary removal was based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) due to incorrect application of regulatory provisions, thus reducing it to 30%. The reduction is denied as there is no law permitting restoration of a higher rating.
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