The Board denied service connection for a gynecological disability, including dysmenorrhea, finding that the Veteran's current condition was a result of her pre-existing gynecological disability and surgery during service. The Board concluded that there was no evidence to show that the pre-existing condition had been aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: The Board found clear and unmistakable evidence showing that the Veteran's pre-existing gynecological disability existed prior to service, and that any current dysmenorrhea resulted from a surgery performed during service to treat her pre-existing condition. The surgery was not shown to have aggravated the pre-existing condition beyond its natural progression.
- Claimed conditions
- gynecological disability, dysmenorrhea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20081381
What this means for you
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- Partly granted
The Board granted a 10 percent rating for dysmenorrhea since October 13, 2017, and denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and left toe stress fracture. The claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for bipolar disorder with depression, anxiety, and insomnia was also denied.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 30 percent rating for endometriosis effective July 2, 2021, but denied an increased rating and earlier effective date for dysmenorrhea.
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