The Board found that the veteran's residuals of bilateral mastectomies did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation prior to May 21, 1995 and after May 22, 1995 under both old and new rating criteria. Separate evaluations for nerve damage were not available under the old criteria but would be permissible under the new criteria.
The deciding factor: The veteran's residuals of bilateral mastectomies did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under either the old or new rating criteria, as there was no evidence of extensive muscle and nerve damage after May 22, 1995. Separate evaluations for nerve damage were also not available under the old criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of bilateral mastectomies, residuals of carcinoma of the left breast, residuals of carcinoma of the right breast
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 17, 2000
- Citation
- 0021935
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