The Veteran's pre-existing endometriosis was aggravated during service, and her TAH is at least as likely as not related to all of her gynecological diagnoses, including uterine fibroids and a right adnexal mass diagnosed in service. Service connection for residuals of the TAH is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pre-existing endometriosis was aggravated during service due to stress associated with military duties, leading to severe pain that necessitated her TAH.
- Claimed conditions
- endometriosis, uterine fibroids, right adnexal mass
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19166033
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
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- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection claims, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for endometriosis, to include any residuals, based on evidence showing the condition was diagnosed during active duty and led to a subsequent hysterectomy.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for uterine fibroids, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for endometriosis, oophorectomy (claimed as ovariectomy), and ovarian adhesions due to insufficient evidence.
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