The Veteran's uterus displacement is granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that her pre-existing pelvic adhesions likely developed during in-service surgical procedures.,Prior to December 9, 2018, a compensable evaluation for Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia was denied. Effective from December 9, 2018, a 10 percent rating is granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's uterus displacement developed due to her pre-existing pelvic adhesions, which were likely aggravated during in-service surgical procedures.,For Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, the evidence showed consistent hemoglobin levels above 10 gm/100 ml throughout the appeal period. The new criteria under Diagnostic Code 7722 granted a 10 percent rating effective from December 9, 2018.
- Claimed conditions
- Displacement of the uterus, Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, Left facial nerve paresis (Bell's palsy)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2023
- Citation
- 23002052
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