The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for vaginitis and endometriosis resulting in hysterectomy have been denied. A separate rating of 20 percent has been granted for bladder incontinence associated with the hysterectomy.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for vaginitis or endometriosis, as the Veteran was non-compliant with her prescribed treatment and the symptoms would be controlled if she were compliant. The residuals of the hysterectomy included bladder incontinence that required absorbent materials less than two times per day.
- Claimed conditions
- Vaginitis, Endometriosis resulting in hysterectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 29, 2018
- Citation
- 18105897
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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