The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for an abdominal scar and right ectopic pregnancy, status post right salpingectomy.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of instability or pain in the scar sufficient to warrant a higher evaluation under DC 7804, nor was there enough evidence to support a compensable evaluation for disfigurement with no underlying tissue damage under DC 7802. The Board also found that the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for right ectopic pregnancy, status post right salpingectomy, was remanded due to inadequate examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Painful scar on the lower abdomen, status post right salpingectomy, Scar on the lower abdomen, status post right salpingectomy with no underlying tissue damage, Right ectopic pregnancy, status post right salpingectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24063450
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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