The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for her gynecological disorder and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of unemployability solely due to service-connected disorders.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s non-service connected conditions (PTSD, right otitis media, tinnitus, common variable immune deficiency) were deemed more significant in determining her inability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- Herpes Simplex Virus II, Vaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20043574
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- Granted
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