The Board denied service connection for cystitis, hysterectomy, uterine fibroid, and bilateral foot disorders as there was no evidence of a chronic recurrent condition during or after service.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of a chronic recurrent cystitis/UTIs, cervical dysplasia leading to uterine fibroids, or any other relevant urinary or gynecological symptoms in the immediate years after service. The Veteran's claims were denied based on the lack of continuity of symptomatology and the absence of medical evidence linking these conditions to her military service.
- Claimed conditions
- cystitis, hysterectomy, uterine fibroid, left foot disorder (plantar fasciitis), right foot disorder (plantar fasciitis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25027228
What this means for you
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- Partly granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected headaches were granted a rating of 50 percent, and she was also granted TDIU, DEA, and SMC for the period from March 27, 2017, to August 20, 2017.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a skin disorder, and a sleep disorder, as well as an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for cystitis, due to the need for further development.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's hysterectomy and remanded the claim for service connection for restless leg syndrome.
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