Partly granted
The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's left breast scar from January 31, 2024, and dismissed appeals for an increased rating for left breast phyllodes tumor excision surgery and special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ (SMC-K).
The deciding factor: The Board granted a 10 percent rating based on the Veteran's painful scar from January 31, 2024, but dismissed appeals due to procedural defects in concurrent elections.
- Claimed conditions
- Residual scar, left breast, status post lumpectomy, Left breast phyllodes tumor excision surgery, Loss of use of a creative organ (SMC-K)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25095150
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