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
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Related decisions
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- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection claims, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for endometriosis, to include any residuals, based on evidence showing the condition was diagnosed during active duty and led to a subsequent hysterectomy.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for endometriosis, leiomyoma of uterus, and iron deficiency anemia as secondary to the former conditions.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for uterine fibroids, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
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