The Board denied service connection for hysterectomy, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and lumbar disability due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.
The deciding factor: The pre-existing ovarian cysts clearly existed prior to service and were not aggravated by service. The Veteran's female sexual arousal disorder was related to the surgical menopause caused by the hysterectomy, unrelated to her period of active duty. Her bilateral plantar fasciitis did not start during service or due to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Hysterectomy, Female Sexual Arousal Disorder, Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis, Lumbar Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23062015
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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