The Veteran's initial claim for a higher evaluation for residuals of status post myomectomy prior to June 20, 2012 was denied as there were no findings of bowel or bladder symptoms. The Veteran's total hysterectomy from October 1, 2012 resulted in a 50% disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7629 due to lack of bowel or bladder symptoms confirmed by laparoscopy.
- Claimed conditions
- fibroids, pelvic pain, menorrhagia, dyspareunia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 4, 2015
- Citation
- 1533107
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- Granted
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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 claims for service connection and noncompensable disability rating have been dismissed as the Veteran did not raise or submit evidence for earlier effective dates.
- 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.
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