The Veteran's uterine fibroids status post total hysterectomy are rated at 30 percent from June 1, 2010 to December 11, 2012; 100 percent from December 12, 2012 to March 11, 2013; and 50 percent thereafter. SMC based on loss of a creative organ is granted since December 11, 2012.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were not controlled by continuous treatment from June 1, 2010 to December 11, 2012 and she was rated at 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 7615. From December 12, 2012 to March 11, 2013, the Veteran received a total hysterectomy resulting in a 100 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7617. After convalescence, she is rated at 50 percent from March 12, 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- uterine fibroids, ovaries
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22060736
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