The Board denied service connection for residuals of an ovarian cyst and oligomenorrhea, finding that the Veteran's current gynecological conditions are unrelated to her military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no evidence linking the Veteran's current gynecological conditions to her military service, including the in-service ovarian cyst which resolved without residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of an ovarian cyst, oligomenorrhea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22015774
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- Denied
The Veteran's gynecological condition, diagnosed as oligomenorrhea and uterine fibroids, is not related to her service. The Board found that the disability is unrelated to any specific in-service event or injury.
- 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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