The Board has ordered a new expert opinion to address the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to alleged failure to timely diagnose and treat her breast cancer, considering her reports of right-side breast pain at the time of an irregular May 2007 mammogram.
The deciding factor: The decision is remanded because previous opinions were insufficient in addressing the Veteran's theory of entitlement based on her reports of pain during a prior mammogram.
- Claimed conditions
- Breast Cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23005594
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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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