Service connection has been granted for fibrocystic disease of the breasts and residuals of bilateral shin splints. The other conditions are pending.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service treatment records show that her breast cysts began during active service, and she currently suffers from painful scars related to these cysts. For the right ovarian cyst, acquired allergies, and sinus condition, further examination is needed to determine if they arose during service. The residuals of bilateral lower extremity stress fractures are also pending as their current status needs clarification.
- Claimed conditions
- Fibrocystic Disease of the Breasts, Right Ovarian Cyst, Fibromyalgia, Acquired Allergies, Residuals of Bilateral Shin Splints, Residuals of Bilateral Lower Extremity Stress Fractures, Headache Disability, Sinus Condition, Painful Joints (hips, shoulders, and others)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0832703
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