The Board remanded all issues related to service connection for breast cancer and secondary conditions, as well as the claim for TDIU. The decision was based on errors in the duty to assist and the need for further development of the record.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) did not adequately develop the Veteran's claims regarding exposure to TCE and other chemicals at Tinker AFB, nor did it obtain all relevant service records or private medical records.

Claimed conditions

breast cancer, cataracts, peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity, residuals scars located on extremities and trunk, lymphedema, hysterectomy, encephalitis lethargica residuals, chronic fatigue disability

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 2, 2025

Citation

A25000021

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