The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for her service connection award of uterine fibroids status post hysterectomy, as it is not warranted due to the lack of a prior claim before March 30, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not file any claims prior to March 30, 2016, and thus cannot receive an earlier effective date for her service connection award.
- Claimed conditions
- uterine fibroids status post hysterectomy, menorrhagia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24041401
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- Dismissed
The claims for service connection and noncompensable disability rating have been dismissed as the Veteran did not raise or submit evidence for earlier effective dates.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's hysterectomy, which was performed to manage her symptoms of heavy menstrual cycles, clotting, and cramping/pelvic pain, is related to an in-service event. The decision grants service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for menorrhagia and ovarian cysts due to inadequate medical opinions regarding potential exposure to burn pits. The AOJ is instructed to obtain new medical opinions addressing whether there is a link between the Veteran's conditions and her in-service exposure to toxic exposure risk activities (TERAs).
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of entitlement to various disability ratings and service connection for further development, as the current evidence is incomplete.
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