The Board has determined that the Veteran's pelvic pain syndrome, including its residuals such as hysterectomy, is related to her service and grants service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The February 2011 VA gynecologist opinion concluded that the Veteran's current pelvic disorder was likely due to chronic pelvic pain syndrome or pelvic congestion syndrome, which could be linked to her service-related symptoms of cysts and pain. The examiner also noted a history of fibroids, which may have contributed to her hysterectomy.
- Claimed conditions
- Pelvic Pain Syndrome, Hysterectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 12, 2011
- Citation
- 1114304
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- Granted
The Board has granted earlier effective dates for service connection and ratings, with the Veteran receiving a 30% rating for hysterectomy from November 15, 2019, and separate 30% ratings for bilateral salpingectomy. The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD) is denied.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to January 19, 2022.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and remanded the claims for menorrhagia, adenomyosis, and hysterectomy due to inadequate medical opinions.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions as there was no evidence of a current disability or an etiological link to the Veteran's military service.
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