The Board has granted service connection for breast carcinoma and its residuals, bilateral mastectomy scars, and lymphedema of the left upper extremity as related to in-service toxic exposure. The Veteran's current conditions are deemed related to her military duties that exposed her to volatile chemicals.
The deciding factor: The weight of the competent evidence is at least in approximate balance that the Veteran's breast carcinoma and its residuals, bilateral mastectomy scars, and lymphedema of the left upper extremity are related to her in-service toxic exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- breast carcinoma status post bilateral mastectomy, bilateral mastectomy scars, lymphedema of the left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24051292
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- Denied
The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of bilateral mastectomy with status-post ductal carcinoma and left fibroadenoma, bilateral mastectomy scars, bilateral mastectomy painful scar, and special monthly compensation based on anatomical loss of breast.
- Denied
The Veteran's bilateral mastectomy scars are not painful or unstable, and do not result in any functional impairment. Therefore, the claim for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected bilateral mastectomy scars is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral mastectomy scars and GERD due to insufficient evidence in some areas, including missing VA medical records and a need for another etiology opinion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his left upper extremity lymphedema disability, as the previous examination did not evaluate the skin on the left arm.
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