Uterine Fibroids?

[Jahssarah]

Hi All, I'm very new to the VA claims process and am hoping that I can connect with some female vets who can help me decide on the content of a nexus letter for my uterine fibroids.  My active duty records do include fibroids and I never had fibroids prior to service.  How can I establish a service connection to the fibroids?  They've had a great and negative impact on my life during and post military life and I would like to apply for a claim.  What should my nexus letter say? Does anyone have an example of a fibroid nexus letter?  Thank you in advance for your feedback.

Sarah

[Holllie Greene]

Hi Sarah,

Welcome to Hadit.  This is the best site for all things related to Veteran's issues.

I am sorry to hear that uterine fibroids have caused problems with your life.

As Broncovet stated, a doctor must write the nexus letter and those words "at least as likely as not" are very important to have the doctor write in the letter.

At some point, a visit to a VSO is needed to open a claim.

Stay strong and stay the course and also try to stay well.

Again, welcome to Hadit.

Holli

 

[broncovet]

The nexus letter is not written by you.  It must be written by a doctor, and must be something similar to:

The Veterans fibroids are "at least as likely as not" due to xx event while in military service.  

Lay evidence, such as a letter by you will not provide a nexus.