The Veteran's PCOS, oligomenorrhea and dysmenorrhea are rated at a maximum of 10 percent each. The Veteran's iron deficiency anemia is rated at 10 percent. The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is rated at 10 percent. The Veteran's shin splints are not compensable.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions meet the criteria for a maximum 10 percent rating under their respective diagnostic codes, with no higher ratings possible due to overlapping symptomatology and impermissible pyramiding.
- Claimed conditions
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Oligomenorrhea and Dysmenorrhea, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Left Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Bilateral Shin Splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 15, 2026
- Citation
- A26004119
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