The Veteran's gynecological disorder is found to be etiologically related to her active service, and the Board grants service connection for a gynecological disability. The issue of numbness of the left foot, claimed as accessory navicular left foot, is remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: Service treatment records show that the Veteran began experiencing gynecological problems during service and was diagnosed with dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Her statements regarding the onset and chronic nature of her gynecological disability are credible. The Board finds in favor of granting service connection based on direct evidence from service.
- Claimed conditions
- gynecological disorder, numbness of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 5, 2011
- Citation
- 1113331
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
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