The Veteran's service-connected residuals of bilateral breast reduction surgery and associated scars have not resulted in significant alteration of size or form of one or both breasts, and the scars do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show that the Veteran’s service-connected conditions result in significant impairment warranting higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Residuals of Bilateral Breast Reduction Surgery"}, {"condition_name":"Scars of the cleft of the inferior aspect of the left breast"}, {"condition_name":"Scars of the cleft of the inferior aspect of the right breast"}, {"condition_name":"Scars of the periareolar of the left breast"}, {"condition_name":"Scars of the periareolar of the right breast"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2020
- Citation
- A20018214
What this means for you
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