The Veteran's claim for service connection for gynecological disorders other than fibroid tumors was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and active service.,Service connection for fibroid tumors was granted, effective from October 8, 2009.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that gynecological disorders other than fibroid tumors were caused or aggravated by service-connected fibroid tumors or treatment for fibroid tumors.,Fibroid tumors were initially manifested during active service, and the claim was received within one year after separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- gynecological disorders other than fibroid tumors, fibroid tumors
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2018
- Citation
- 1805041
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for fibroid tumors to obtain additional medical evidence regarding its etiology, particularly in relation to the Veteran's service-connected gynecological disabilities.
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