The Board has granted service connection for residuals of breast cancer but denied service connection for a breast disorder other than the residuals. The Veteran's breast cancer began during active duty, and she underwent a radical double mastectomy. There is no evidence of any other breast disorder over the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's breast cancer began during her military service and was related to her active duty, thus granting service connection for residuals of breast cancer. However, there was no evidence of a separate breast disorder other than the residual effects of her mastectomy.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of breast cancer, breast disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24052048
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