The Veteran's bilateral mastectomies associated with residuals of carcinoma of the right breast, status post lumpectomy from March 2, 2012 to present more nearly approximate a simple mastectomy or wide local excision with significant alteration of the size and form of both breasts. The Board finds that the current 50 percent evaluation is warranted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's service-connected disability has significantly altered the size and form of both breasts, warranting a 50 percent rating under DC 7626.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral mastectomies, residuals of carcinoma of the right breast
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 14, 2017
- Citation
- 1722001
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's post-operative residuals of breast cancer, including bilateral mastectomies, were at least as likely as not related to in-service radiation exposure and granted service connection for this condition.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for post-operative residuals of breast cancer, including bilateral mastectomies, finding that the Veteran's current condition is etiologically related to in-service radiation exposure. The decision was based on a review of medical opinions and dose estimates provided by various parties.
- Granted
The veteran's VA disability compensation is properly subject to recoupment of her military separation pay (less federal income tax withheld) that she received when discharged from service.
- Denied
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.
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