The Veteran's claims for loss of female sexual arousal, short term memory loss, arthritis of neck/neck condition, sciatic nerve conditions (left and right lower extremities), and hysterectomy are all denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or connection to service.,There is no medical evidence showing the Veteran has any of these conditions at present. The Board finds that her claims for loss of female sexual arousal and short term memory loss cannot be granted because she does not have a current disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's statements regarding her conditions are considered conclusory and do not meet the threshold requirement to obtain a VA examination or opinion. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in service.,There is no medical evidence showing the Veteran has any of these conditions at present. The Board finds that her claims for loss of female sexual arousal and short term memory loss cannot be granted because she does not have a current disability.
- Claimed conditions
- loss of female sexual arousal, short term memory loss, arthritis of neck/neck condition, sciatic nerve condition, left lower extremity, sciatic nerve condition, right lower extremity, hysterectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24061999
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