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Evidence checklist

Breast Cancer Residuals

DC 763038 CFR § 4.116Gynecological/Breast

Evidence strength

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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 2 collected
Oncology records documenting cancer diagnosis, stage, and treatmentCritical

Records from your oncologist showing the type, stage, and grade of breast cancer, what treatments you received (surgery, chemo, radiation), and your current status.

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking breast cancer to service (toxic exposure, radiation)Critical

A medical opinion connecting your breast cancer to military service, such as toxic exposure (burn pits, contaminated water at Camp Lejeune), radiation exposure, or PACT Act presumptives.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 1 collected
Documentation of all residual conditions from treatmentCritical

Records listing lasting side effects from cancer treatment, such as lymphedema, neuropathy from chemo, fatigue, scarring, chest wall pain, or range of motion loss.

VA or private records · written request
03

Diagnostic tests and lab results

0 of 2 collected
Biopsy and pathology reportCritical

The pathology report from your breast biopsy that confirmed cancer, including tumor type, hormone receptor status, and margins.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
Follow-up imaging showing current status

Recent mammogram, MRI, or PET scan results showing whether cancer has returned or is in remission.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
04

Lay statements

0 of 2 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
05

Benefits questionnaire

0 of 1 collected
DBQ — Breast Conditions

Disability Benefits Questionnaire completed by your doctor documenting your current residual symptoms and how they affect your daily life.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →
06

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180

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