The Veteran was granted a 50 percent initial rating for her service-connected endometriosis and a 30 percent rating for her gastrointestinal disability, both effective from specific dates in 2018.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record demonstrated severe symptoms that warranted the higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- endometriosis, gastrointestinal disability (hiatal hernia with GERD, IBS, and gastroparesis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25032915
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection claims, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for endometriosis, to include any residuals, based on evidence showing the condition was diagnosed during active duty and led to a subsequent hysterectomy.
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