The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical dysplasia and human papilloma virus (HPV) were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability for which service connection can be granted.
The deciding factor: Cervical dysplasia was found to be a laboratory result, not a disability for VA purposes. The Veteran does not have an underlying disability related to cervical dysplasia that could support a claim for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical dysplasia, human papilloma virus (HPV)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2014
- Citation
- 1400034
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected cervical dysplasia, as there was no evidence that her symptoms required continuous treatment.
- Denied
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- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical dysplasia and headaches, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a right hip disability.
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