The Board finds that the Veteran's gynecological disorders, including those related to an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion and hysterectomy, are attributable to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that there is no established link between the IUD insertion and the subsequent development of multiple unrelated conditions such as Bartholin's gland abscess, endometriosis, fibroids, and chronic pelvic pain with dysfunctional bleeding. However, the continuous treatment for these issues during and after service supports a finding that they likely began in service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bartholin's Gland abscess, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, dysfunctional uterine bleeding
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2010
- Citation
- 1004898
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for uterine fibroids and heart arrhythmia (now claimed as palpitations and valve disease) due to a withdrawal of appeal by the appellant's authorized representative.
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