The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and her military service.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not provide sufficient information to establish a direct link between the veteran's service and the need for her hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy.
- Claimed conditions
- total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 3, 2001
- Citation
- 0120046
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for total abdominal hysterectomy and abdominal scar were denied, with the effective date remaining at June 8, 2011.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran still needs VR&E services and to assess her current employment status, education, and skills. The goal is to provide appropriate vocational rehabilitation services based on her service-connected disabilities.
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