The Veteran's major depressive disorder and hysterectomy (previously rated as disease or injury of the uterus) were granted, while other claims for service connection were remanded. An increased rating to 30 percent was also granted for the hysterectomy.

The deciding factor: The evidence supports a direct link between the Veteran's major depressive disorder and her time in service, and she is entitled to a minimum 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7618 for her hysterectomy as it does not include removal of both ovaries.

Claimed conditions

major depressive disorder, hysterectomy (previously rated as disease or injury of the uterus), sleep apnea, brain aneurysm, cardiac condition to include but not limited to hypertension, gastrointestinal condition to include but not limited to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), headaches, hip pain, left lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to herniated disc, lower back, right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to herniated disc, lower back

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

October 24, 2025

Citation

A25092492

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