The Veteran's claim for service connection for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is granted.,Service connection for residuals of a pelvic infection and major depressive disorder (MDD) are both granted.,A VA opinion is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran’s Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
The deciding factor: The Board found that new and material evidence had been received, allowing for the reopening of claims for service connection for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and residuals of a pelvic infection.,For MDD, the Board noted the Veteran's current diagnosis and history of trauma during service, leading to her currently claimed depression. The Board also found that the in-service events which caused PTSD are associated with her MDD as well.,A VA opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran’s Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome had its onset during or is otherwise related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, Major depressive disorder (MDD), Pelvic infection
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20026702
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