Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for breast cancer and residuals, to include lumpectomy and double mastectomy, due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
The deciding factor: Remand is necessary because the AOJ has not obtained a VA examination or medical opinion regarding the breast cancer claim, which is required under McLendon v. Nicholson criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- breast cancer, residuals, to include lumpectomy and double mastectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017410
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