Undiagnosed But Symtomatic

[joshuasmom]

I've had irregular periods almost my entire military career and have documented by doctors while I was in service about my irregular periods. They would just brush me off and say that it was due to PT. I'm out now and had an OB appointment and told my doctor about my irregular periods because it was still happening. He did an ultrasound of both my ovaries and found 12+ cysts on each. He told me I had PCOS and that was causing my irregular periods. I was so greatful to my doctor. Is there anyway I can claim this thru VA since I started having documented symtoms.

[Pete53]

Welcome to Hadit.

You need a Doc to give a Medical Opinion that diagnoses your condition and link it to your service and show that it has been a problem since you separated.It than must be something that the VA rates and I am sorry I don't know much regarding your specific illness.

Good Luck I am sure others can help.

[rentalguy1]

Absolutely. You will need to get a nexus from a doctor before you file your claim, though.

[ruby]

all you can do is file a claim and see what happens. You have your smrs that show you were seen in the service.

Type up something like:

I am requesting service connection for PCOS. Please see the attached medical records from Dr xxx saying my irregular menstration as documented in my service medical records is a result of PCOS.

Attach any SMR's that show you sought care for this problem, and also any test results that you have in support of your claim.

Short and sweet let them do the rest.

Before I did this I would research the DX. I would also see if you can get the doc to say in his notes or type a letter yourself saying that in his opinion after reviewing your SMr's this condition is more than likely service related to your irregular menses.

[free_spirit_etc]

Hey! Welcome!

How long has it been since you have been out?

You might want to consider going ahead and filing the intent to claim - and start the clock ticking... and THEN getting all your evidence together. The date of claim is the date they recieve it -- so you can be brief on the initial letter - and add evidence later.

If you are within a year of discharge - they can date the claim back to when you were discharged. Wellllllll - not DATE it back - but PAY from that time.

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I've had irregular periods almost my entire military career and have documented by doctors while I was in service about my irregular periods. They would just brush me off and say that it was due to PT. I'm out now and had an OB appointment and told my doctor about my irregular periods because it was still happening. He did an ultrasound of both my ovaries and found 12+ cysts on each. He told me I had PCOS and that was causing my irregular periods. I was so greatful to my doctor. Is there anyway I can claim this thru VA since I started having documented symtoms.