The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neurofibromatosis and uterine fibroids, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability superimposed on congenital defects or an in-service injury, disease, or event.,Service connection could not be established as the conditions are deemed to have been present prior to service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that neurofibromatosis is a congenital defect and thus precluded by VA regulations. The Veteran did not experience an additional disability during service, nor was there evidence of superimposed disease or injury.,For uterine fibroids, the Board noted no in-service diagnosis and the absence of any medical record linking current symptoms to service. The VA examiner opined that the condition is less likely as not related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- neurofibromatosis, uterine fibroids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2014
- Citation
- 1443923
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What this means for you
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