The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for her oligomenorrhea disability, finding that it is etiologically related to an in-service event (amenorrhea) and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had a diagnosis of amenorrhea during service which continued after discharge and was diagnosed with oligomenorrhea. The VA examiner opined that the residuals of her amenorrhea/oligomenorrhea are irregular periods that she has since experienced, potentially leading to infertility.
- Claimed conditions
- oligomenorrhea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2020
- Citation
- 20074577
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives and for further development regarding the etiology and pathophysiology of the Veteran's gynecological conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification on whether the Veteran's oligomenorrhea qualifies as an undiagnosed illness under VA regulations.
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