The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension, which she contends is caused by or aggravated by her service-connected PTSD. The VA examiner's opinion was inadequate as it did not consider the Veteran’s statements and data in her notice of disagreement and VA Form 9.,The Veteran also seeks service connection for endometriosis, contending that it developed due to infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea during service, including a septic abortion and dilation and curettage (D&C). The VA examiner's opinion was inadequate as it did not address the evidence of record establishing that since 1985 the Veteran has used alcohol to self-medicate her acquired psychiatric condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examination failed to consider all relevant medical evidence, including the Veteran’s statements and data in her notice of disagreement and VA Form 9.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Hypertension"}, {"condition_name":"Endometriosis"}
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20070489
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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