The Veteran's claim for service connection for HPV and cervical squamous cell dysplasia, as secondary to HPV, has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran contracted HPV during active duty service and developed cervical squamous cell dysplasia due to this infection.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran had no gynecological abnormalities prior to service and was deemed physically fit for service, leading them to conclude she likely contracted HPV during her military service. The relationship between HPV and cervical dysplasia is well-documented in medical literature.
- Claimed conditions
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Cervical squamous cell dysplasia
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 18, 2018
- Citation
- 18103487
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected Cervical Intra-Epithelial (CIN) III/human papillomavirus (HPV) is rated as noncompensable. The Board has ordered remand for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her condition and determine if she has lost use of one or more creative organs due to her service-connected conditions. Additionally, the Veteran's entitlement to SMC(k) based on loss of use of a creative organ is also remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% since July 21, 2017. Service connection for HPV and sleep apnea are granted. The remaining issues (neck disability, low back disability, seizures of the left/right side of the body, right ankle disability, migraine headaches, and tremors) remain pending.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for HPV was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Board found that any HPV infection she may have had during service resolved without residuals.,PTSD was evaluated at 50% and the Veteran’s TDIU claim was also denied.
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