Veterans Disability Rating Criteria on Endometriosis
Historically women serving in the United States military have begun taking on more diversified roles while at the same time accomplishing prestige rank barriers in all branches of the armed forces. Due to the recent conflicts such as the War in Iraq and Afghanistan women in the military have been have put on longer deployment periods and prolong war zone exposure, to which this has increased their risk of deliberating service connected medical conditions. Approximately 50% of female veterans who have served on active duty military status will be diagnosed with at least one gynecological medical condition. Endometriosis is one of the most common female reproductive conditions that veterans are initially diagnosed while on active duty military service. This condition is predominantly a panful disorder that happens when the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. Symptoms of endometriosis include abnormal bleeding, worsening menstrual cramps, chronic pain in the lower back and pelvis, digestive complications, and infertility. The severity level of female veterans being diagnosed with endometriosis while on active duty is imperative simply because the effects of this condition can cause a plethoric of surgical procedures and residual complications as well. The Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation rating criteria on endometriosis indicates the following:
50% rating will be awarded when lesions involving bowel or bladder confirmed by laparoscopy, pelvic pain or heavy or irregular bleeding that is not controlled by treatment, and bowel or bladder symptoms
30% rating will be awarded when pelvic pain or heavy or irregular bleeding is not controlled by treatment
10% rating will be awarded when pelvic pain or heavy or irregular bleeding is required due to continuous treatment for control of symptoms
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