The Veteran's application to reopen her claims for migraine headaches, gynecological disability (menorrhagia and fibroids), constipation, and chronic fatigue syndrome was granted. The claim for service connection for migraine headaches on a secondary basis is also granted.,The Veteran's applications to reopen her claims for gynecological disability (menorrhagia and fibroids) and constipation were granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of migraine headaches, which are related to her service-connected PTSD. The evidence also supports the finding that the Veteran's migraine headaches is related to her service-connected acquired psychiatric disability.,The Veteran underwent a VA examination and was diagnosed with menorrhagia and uterine fibroids. The examiner opined that these conditions were less likely than not incurred in or caused by service, citing genetic factors as a possible cause.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches, gynecological disability (menorrhagia and fibroids), constipation, chronic fatigue syndrome
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 9, 2022
- Citation
- 22033838
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