The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's right breast carcinoma began during her active duty service or within one year of discharge.
The deciding factor: The medical literature cited in a recent brief presentation suggests that the Veteran’s breast cancer may have begun as early as December 2005, which is prior to her discharge from service. The Board requires an addendum opinion to address this assertion and determine if it supports a finding of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- right breast carcinoma, status post mastectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19148022
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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