The Veteran's claim for service connection for anemia was denied. The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation of her polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) prior to February 18, 2022 and in excess of 30 percent thereafter is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the presence of current anemia or that it was secondary to PCOS. The Veteran's symptoms related to her PCOS were not controlled by continuous treatment during the initial period on appeal, warranting a 30 percent rating but no higher.
- Claimed conditions
- anemia, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23054873
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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