The Veteran's endometriosis is rated at 30 percent since the appeal period began, and her scars on neck and breast are rated at 10 percent. The Veteran also received a grant of initial ratings for right knee chondromalacia (10 percent) and left knee chondromalacia (10 percent).,The Veteran's low blood pressure claim was denied as there is no evidence of functional impairment due to the condition during the appeal period.,Her right ear hearing loss remains at 0 percent, with a May 2018 VA examination showing her hearing acuity has not improved enough for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's endometriosis is rated at 30 percent since the appeal period began due to persistent pelvic pain and heavy bleeding. The scars on neck and breast are rated at 10 percent as they are painful, meeting the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- low blood pressure, right ear hearing loss, endometriosis, scars on neck and breast, right knee chondromalacia, left knee chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 8, 2020
- Citation
- 20077648
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- Dismissed
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