The Veteran's fibrocystic breast disease and residuals of right breast biopsy were evaluated, but the appeal was denied as there was no evidence of significant alteration in size or form of one breast to warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran’s right breast did not show significant alteration in size or form compared to her left breast, which is required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7626.
- Claimed conditions
- Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Residuals of Right Breast Biopsy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20066447
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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