The Veteran's hysterectomy is granted as service-connected due to symptoms that began during service. The Board also grants a 30% evaluation for moderate incomplete paralysis of the left (non-dominant) lower radicular group nerves since May 18, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hysterectomy was conducted to address symptoms that had their initial onset in service and were diagnosed as dysfunctional uterine bleeding during service. The Board found moderate incomplete paralysis of the left (non-dominant) lower radicular group nerves since May 18, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- Hysterectomy, Thoracic outlet syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 5, 2018
- Citation
- 18108552
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted earlier effective dates for service connection and ratings, with the Veteran receiving a 30% rating for hysterectomy from November 15, 2019, and separate 30% ratings for bilateral salpingectomy. The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD) is denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran is granted a higher level of SMC at the intermediary level N1/2 from October 20, 2020 to June 7, 2022. This decision resolves doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's thoracic outlet syndrome is rated at 40 percent effective June 9, 2023. The condition has more nearly approximated moderately severe incomplete paralysis.
- Whole decision: 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.
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