The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right breast cancer, finding that there is no probative evidence linking his breast cancer to his military service or any service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The medical opinion provided by the VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's breast cancer was not related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and was more likely due to his family history, age, obesity, and tobacco use.
- Claimed conditions
- right breast cancer
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 15, 2022
- Citation
- 22040655
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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