Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for left breast cancer, as the Veteran did not undergo a modified radical mastectomy of both breasts.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran underwent bilateral mastectomy but not a modified radical mastectomy of both breasts, which is required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7626.
- Claimed conditions
- left breast cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25086004
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