The Veteran's claim for service connection for hydronephrosis has been denied as she does not currently experience the condition.,Multiple sclerosis and its related conditions are pending service connection determination due to conflicting opinions.
The deciding factor: Further examination is needed to determine if multiple sclerosis was diagnosed and whether it is attributable to service, including exposure to hazardous materials in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.
- Claimed conditions
- Hydronephrosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscle Pain and Spasticity, Vertigo, Intermittent Fecal Incontinence (claimed as bowel problems, gastrointestinal problems), Bladder Condition, Bilateral Upper Extremity Neurological Issues, Bilateral Lower Extremity Neurological Issues, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Insomnia), Low Back Condition, Neck Condition
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19106968
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What this means for you
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