The Veteran's service connection claims for fibroids and oligomenorrhea have been denied as there is no probative medical evidence that indicates the current conditions were incurred in or are secondary to her service-connected right ovarian cyst disability.,A rating of 70 percent since December 9, 2009, has been granted for major depressive disorder (MDD).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's MDD manifested with occupational and social impairment due to symptoms such as impaired impulse control, unprovoked irritability and violence, suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety affecting independent and appropriate function.
- Claimed conditions
- fibroids, oligomenorrhea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 4, 2020
- Citation
- 20051747
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibroids and partial hysterectomy as secondary to her now-service-connected fibroids have been granted. The claim for chronic fungus of the toes remains denied, while the claims for chronic vaginal infection, alopecia, and heat casualty/eczema are remanded.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for a cesarean section, tubal ligation, and a chronic disability manifested by decreased bowel function. The very heavy menstrual cycle and fibroids were denied as not related to service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for status-post hysterectomy due to fibroids that began during active duty, resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's endometriosis, fibroids, and cystic ovaries, s/p hysterectomy are related to her active-duty service. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.
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