The Board has determined that the Veteran's uterine prolapse and residuals of a hysterectomy did not manifest in service, and there is no evidence to support a finding of chronic disability resulting from these conditions. The Veteran's symptoms began after her military service, and she underwent surgical treatment for these conditions post-service.
The deciding factor: The August 2022 VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's uterine prolapse and hysterectomy were not related to service based on current literature indicating age-related degeneration as the main risk factor for pelvic prolapse.
- Claimed conditions
- uterine prolapse, residuals of hysterectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2023
- Citation
- 23017057
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What this means for you
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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).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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