The Veteran's bacterial vaginosis is found to have begun during her active service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the onset of the Veteran’s current symptoms was during active duty, based on in-service treatment records and the recurrence of symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- bacterial vaginosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2018
- Citation
- 18137283
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What this means for you
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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
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for rectovaginal fistula, service connection for bacterial vaginosis as secondary to her service-connected rectovaginal fistula, and SMC on account of loss of use of a creative organ due to her service-connected rectovaginal fistula are remanded. The Veteran will need to undergo additional examinations and provide clarification regarding the severity of her conditions.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for bacterial vaginosis, service connection for female sexual arousal disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, but the claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's gynecological disorder and her service, as well as potential exposure to toxic substances during military service.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed as she has withdrawn her appeal.
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