The Board denied service connection for cervical dysplasia, human papilloma virus (HPV), and chronic cystitis as the Veteran does not have a current disability associated with these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not have persistent manifestations of cervical dysplasia or HPV during the appeal period. The Veteran also did not have a current diagnosis of chronic cystitis, as bladder infections were infrequent over the twelve-year appeal period and there was no evidence of impairment to earning capacity.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical dysplasia, human papilloma virus (HPV), chronic cystitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2018
- Citation
- 18107653
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 18107653.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the case to obtain a medical opinion from an infectious disease specialist who is not employed at the Houston VAMC, as the previous opinion was found deficient.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for cervical dysplasia, tension headaches, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), and denied increased ratings for right elbow flexion, supination and pronation, extension, and scars. The Board also remanded claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected cervical dysplasia, as there was no evidence that her symptoms required continuous treatment.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical dysplasia and headaches, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a right hip disability.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.