The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a partial hysterectomy, finding that there was no evidence to support her contention that it was caused or aggravated by her military service or a service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The medical opinion provided by Dr. H.M., a VA gynecological specialist, concluded that the Veteran’s 2006 hysterectomy for uterine prolapse with traction cystocele was not related to her in-service gynecological conditions and treatment, including her service-connected post-operative corpus luteum cyst.
- Claimed conditions
- partial hysterectomy, post-operative corpus luteum cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2018
- Citation
- 18107521
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- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibroids and partial hysterectomy as secondary to her now-service-connected fibroids have been granted. The claim for chronic fungus of the toes remains denied, while the claims for chronic vaginal infection, alopecia, and heat casualty/eczema are remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, in combination, at least as likely not prevent her from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment. The Board finds that the criteria for TDIU have been met for the entire period on appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for partial hysterectomy due to an inadequate medical opinion and a need for additional evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for a partial hysterectomy to allow for additional development, including verification of active duty service and obtaining an updated VA opinion.
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