The Board denied service connection for a gynecological disorder, including menorrhagia with anemia and uterine fibroids, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's gynecological condition was less likely than not caused by or a result of military service, disease, or injury in service. The available STRs and medical records do not show reports or findings of heavy menstrual periods prior to 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- menorrhagia with anemia, uterine fibroids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22001548
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for uterine fibroids, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for uterine fibroids due to a duty to assist error.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew all pending appeals before the Board promulgated a decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for uterine fibroids due to a lack of complete service treatment records and service personnel records from the Veteran's reserve duty.
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