The Veteran's gynecological conditions, including endometriosis and related procedures, are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are due to service in Southwest Asia, specifically exposure to burn pits.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted prior to the PACT Act did not fully consider the Veteran's presumed TERA and BPOT exposures.
- Claimed conditions
- endometriosis, partial loss of ovary, infertility, miscarriage, dilation and curettage procedure
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 8, 2024
- Citation
- A24044990
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Granted
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