The Veteran's scars, superficial and non-linear, associated with IVDS and herniated nucleus pulposus, L5-S1 have been granted a 10 percent rating from June 2, 2015 to May 30, 2018.,Service connection for female sexual dysfunction has been granted.,The Veteran's service-connected scars, neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and IVDS and herniated nucleus pulposus, L5-S1 are all remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran presented evidence that her scars were painful and warranted a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- scars, female sexual dysfunction, neuropathy, left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2021
- Citation
- 21077110
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What this means for you
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
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