post-service) residuals under development of appropriate DCs atypical hyperplasia including associated with the fibrocystic breasts , or subsequent . development of breast cancer, and nexus between the fibrocystic breasts with associated atypical hyperplasia and the development of breast cancer Do not routinely award SC for cervical dysplasia, also referred to as cervical e. Considering Claims for SC intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Cervical dysplasia/CIN is not a disease or of Cervical injury. It is a cellular abnormality of the cervix revealed by Papanicolaou Dysplasia (Pap) smear testing that generally resolves without treatment or residuals. In these cases, there is an abnormal laboratory finding but no disability, and SC is not warranted. SC may be warranted if cervical dysplasia/CIN requires treatment that leaves residuals, or is linked to the subsequent development of cervical cancer. Use the table below to determine the appropriate actions to take when SC is claimed following an in-service confirmed finding of cervical dysplasia/CIN. If Medical Evidence Then Award SC Additional Shows the Subsequent Information to for… Development Consider of… residuals of cervical Common procedures for chronic or severe dysplasia/CIN. treatment of chronic or dysplasia/CIN severe dysplasia/CIN requiring treatment, include and chronic residuals of cauterization the required treatment laser surgery cryosurgery, or loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP). cervical cancer and/or In-service cervical cervical cancer, and
post-service) development of atypical hyperplasia associated with the fibrocystic breasts subsequent development of breast cancer, and nexus between the fibrocystic breasts with associated atypical hyperplasia and the development of breast cancer residuals under appropriate DCs including , or . e. Considering Claims for SC of Cervical Dysplasia Do not routinely award SC for cervical dysplasia, also referred to as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Cervical dysplasia/CIN is not a disease or injury. It is a cellular abnormality of the cervix revealed by Papanicolaou (Pap) smear testing that generally resolves without treatment or residuals. In these cases, there is an abnormal laboratory finding but no disability, and SC is not warranted. SC may be warranted if cervical dysplasia/CIN requires treatment that leaves residuals, or is linked to the subsequent development of cervical cancer. Use the table below to determine the appropriate actions to take when SC is claimed following an in-service confirmed finding of cervical dysplasia/CIN. If Medical Evidence Shows the Subsequent Development of… Then Award SC for… Additional Information to Consider chronic or severe dysplasia/CIN requiring treatment, and chronic residuals of the required treatment residuals of cervical dysplasia/CIN. Common procedures for treatment of chronic or severe dysplasia/CIN include cauterization laser surgery cryosurgery, or loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP). cervical cancer, and cervical cancer and/or In-service cervical