The Board remands the case for a VA examination to determine the nature of the Veteran's current gynecological condition, including whether she retains an ovary.
The deciding factor: The record is unclear regarding the removal of both ovaries during the hysterectomy, necessitating further evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Ovarian cysts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 23, 2025
- Citation
- 25005530
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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