The Board has determined that there was clear and unmistakable error in the November 1992 rating decision denying service connection for fibrocystic breast disease, as it failed to apply the presumption of soundness. The Veteran's condition first manifested during active service, and she was administratively discharged due to her condition. As a result, the appeal is granted to reflect a grant of service connection for fibrocystic breast disease.
The deciding factor: The November 1992 rating decision did not apply the correct presumption of soundness as it existed at that time, leading to an incorrect denial of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- fibrocystic breast disease
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2024
- Citation
- A24073798
Veterans Law Judge
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- Granted
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