The Veteran's vaginal disability is rated at a maximum of 30 percent, effective July 20, 2016. The anterior trunk scars are not compensably rated.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's vaginal disability (disease or injury of the vulva or clitoris) warrants a 30 percent rating under Code 7610 for disease or injury of the vulva or clitoris, as her symptoms do not require continuous treatment. The anterior trunk scars are not shown to be unstable or painful and do not meet criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Vaginal Disability, Anterior Trunk Scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 14, 2023
- Citation
- A23036027
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