The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability has been reopened, but the evidence does not establish that her current condition is related to her military service.,Her claim for service connection for a heart disorder has been reopened and is granted. The Board found new evidence showing she currently suffers from coronary artery disease post-CABG surgery.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a hysterectomy was denied as there was no evidence linking the condition to her military service.,Her claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder has also been reopened, and the Board found that she now has a current diagnosis of major depressive disorder. The claim is granted.,Regarding her sleep condition, the Veteran's current treatment does not establish that it began during active duty or is related to any in-service injury.
The deciding factor: The evidence submitted since the last denial did not provide sufficient information to link the Veteran’s current low back disability to her military service.,The new evidence, including a VA treatment record showing coronary artery disease post-CABG surgery, established that the Veteran currently suffers from a heart condition and is related to her military service.,There was no evidence linking the Veteran's hysterectomy to her time in service. The claim for this issue remains denied.,The new evidence included a VA treatment record noting major depressive disorder, which relates to an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found that the Veteran now has a current disability related to her military service and granted the claim.,While the Veteran currently receives treatment for difficulty sleeping, there is no evidence showing that this condition began during active duty or is related to any in-service injury.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Disability, Heart Disorder, Hysterectomy, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder, Sleep Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 25, 2019
- Citation
- 19149204
What this means for you
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