The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if she has current diagnoses of polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis, and whether these conditions are related to her active service. Outstanding medical records must also be obtained.
The deciding factor: The case requires additional evidence as it involves determining the current nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed gynecological disability, specifically polycystic ovarian syndrome with endometriosis.
- Claimed conditions
- polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2017
- Citation
- 1740879
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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