The Veteran's hysterectomy is found to be related to her service-connected fibroid uterus and anemia.,Hypothyroidism is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Veteran contends for a higher rating based on additional symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hypothyroidism does not meet criteria for a higher rating as it primarily manifests with fatigue, weight gain, and constipation without significant muscle weakness or mental disturbance.
- Claimed conditions
- Hysterectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 13, 2016
- Citation
- 1635737
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to January 19, 2022.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and remanded the claims for menorrhagia, adenomyosis, and hysterectomy due to inadequate medical opinions.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions as there was no evidence of a current disability or an etiological link to the Veteran's military service.
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