The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), finding that the evidence is at least in relative equipoise as to whether PCOS is related to active duty service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported having symptoms of irregular menstruation during service, which were consistent with her current diagnosis of PCOS. Her statements are credible and consistent with the VA examiner's findings that her symptoms began during service.
- Claimed conditions
- polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2015
- Citation
- 1553335
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claims for increased PCOS, service connection for fibromyalgia and sleep apnea have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran has symptoms of these conditions during active duty and continues to experience them post-service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, as well as service connection for various conditions, except for a granted rating of 30 percent for GERD throughout the period on appeal.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for polycystic ovary syndrome and left ankle strain due to inadequate VA opinions.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for polycystic ovary syndrome and a 10 percent rating for hypertension.
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