The Board has determined that the Veteran currently has gynecomastia of the right breast related to his active duty service and grants service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran had gynecomastia during service, which is considered a chronic disability resulting from an injury suffered in line of duty. The Board found current evidence of gynecomastia on examination and thus granted service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- right breast disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2011
- Citation
- 1101665
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or service connection.
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