The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for endometriosis status post abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is denied as there are no current symptoms or evidence of active endometriosis.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for osteopenia is remanded as the medical records indicate an increase in her symptoms since the last VA examination.
The deciding factor: There are no current signs, symptoms, or treatment related to endometriosis. The Veteran's symptoms and treatment are secondary to her hysterectomy.
- Claimed conditions
- Endometriosis, Osteopenia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 16, 2021
- Citation
- 21015172
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for PTSD, infertility, osteopenia, and breast cancer are being remanded due to the need for further development.,Entitlement to a higher rating for PTSD is denied.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his low back disability is denied. The effective date of SMC and DEA benefits based on permanent and total disability status is granted.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's PTSD and respiratory condition, to include allergic rhinitis, are granted service connection. Service connection for endometriosis is denied. The issue of left shoulder condition remains remanded.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than September 16, 2024, for the award of service connection for residuals of endometriosis status post hysterectomy was denied.,The Veteran's initial compensable rating for endometriosis status post hysterectomy was also denied.
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