The Veteran's claim for service connection for breast cancer is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service incurrence or a chronic disease that manifested within one year after separation from service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shin splints, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and an acquired psychiatric disability to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are remanded as there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to her military service.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of a current breast cancer disability that can be linked to the Veteran's active duty service.,The Veteran has not provided sufficient medical evidence to establish an in-service event, injury or disease related to shin splints, IBS, or PTSD. The Board finds remand necessary for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- breast cancer, bilateral shin splints, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), an acquired psychiatric disability to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2019
- Citation
- 19146375
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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