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The Board has determined that the Veteran's current gynecological condition, including HPV and secondary dysplasia of the cervix, is related to her service. The residuals from a loop electrical excision procedure performed during service are considered as part of this determination.

The deciding factor: The examiner concluded that the high grade SIL found in 1992 was likely associated with persistent HPV infection, which led to the LEEP procedure and subsequent dysmenorrhea.

Claimed conditions
gynecological disorder, HPV infection, high grade SIL (CIN II)
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
30%
Decision date
March 23, 2012
Citation
1210813

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