The Board has determined that the Veteran's gynecological disability, including cervical dysplasia and uterine fibroid, is not service-connected as her conditions are more likely related to natural aging processes rather than active military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's irregular menses during service were attributed to hormonal changes due to OCPs, which resolved spontaneously. Her gynecological issues post-service are better explained by perimenopause and menopause.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical dysplasia, Uterine fibroid
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2014
- Citation
- 1405045
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for cervical dysplasia as there is no current disability and the evidence does not support a finding of a current cervical dysplasia.
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