Wmfromga

Thanks for the responses. @ Navy4life, I'm not sure what I can add to give you more insight. I filed a CUE for an earlier service connection date, based on the 1996 denial that no gynecological pathology was identified. I believe it was a CUE based on being diagnosed with a displaced uterus twice. My service medical record is littered with trips to the Infirmary for MULTIPLE menstrual disturbances for the entire 12 years. The CFR at the time had a rating of 30% for displaced uterus with frequent and continuous menstrual disturbances. That is the basis for this appealing an earlier service connection. I hope this makes it a little clearer what my thinking is. I had an earlier claim successfully reopened and granted CUE on a different body issue.

In a nutshell, won an appeal in 14 granting service connection for post military hysterectomy based on in service symptoms and medical service record. Service connection granted back to 07. Filed CUE RAMP in June of this year for earlier service connection. This was based on original denial in 1996 for " no gynecological pathology diagnosed". I submitted two pieces of medical records that diagnosed displaced uterus. Am I reaching in asking for the 30% for displaced uterus with marked disturbances or would hysterectomy become secondary to displaced uterus. Decision is pending approval now. Only info sent from Va was a development letter. Rated Disabilities Disability Rating Decision Related To Effective Date back aches Not Service Connected ear infections with wax buildup Not Service Connected total abdominal hysterectomy (also claimed as painful menstrual cramps) 50% Service Connected 09/21/2007 anterior cruciate ligament deficiency , left knee with patellofemoral pain and left knee strain 10% Service Connected 03/30/1996 foot problems Not Service Connected anterior cruciate ligament deficiency right knee with patellofemoral pain and right knee strain (disability severance pay) 10% Service Connected 03/30/1996 Degenerative disease, right knee 10% Service Connected 02/28/2007 tendonitis to the right forearm and wrist 10% Service Connected 03/30/1996 painful menstrual cramps, also claimed as total abdominal hysterectomy Not Service Connected Pending Disabilities Disability Submitted Type Actions Effective Date Of Compensation For Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (also Claimed As Painful Menstrual Cramps) Was A Clear And Unmistakable Error. 06/19/2018 REP

Usdart, Congratulations on the increase

WaStvet, Congratulations on your victory, devil dog!

John, Sorry to hear that for you. I represented myself at the Travel Board. Judge gushed and gushed about how well prepared I was and how much easier it made his job. Then I dropped the bomb on him......told him I just graduated law school and passed the bar exam last year. He was still gushing He basically told me that he couldn't tell me officially but he was going to grant SC for my claim, no exam needed(residuals of hysterctomy) and it would have to go the RO for rating.

Ken1, I had my travel board hearing on 14 Feb 14. I received a letter from the BVA saying my appeal was docketed on the 5 March 14. When I called their 800#, the lady told me about 60-120 days before I would have my decision letter. I received said decision letter on 28 March 14 granting service connection. Now just waiting to see actual percentage raise and retro pay, prayerfully.