# Special Monthly Compensation for Women Veterans Who Lose a Breast as a Result of a Service-Connected Disability
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 2002-02-14 · Effective 2002-03-18 · 67 FR 6872
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-3677
- **Category:** va-benefits
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 6872
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 3
- **Publication date:** 2002-02-14
- **Effective date:** 2002-03-18
## Abstract

This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs adjudication regulations to provide for payment of special monthly compensation for a woman veteran who loses one or both breasts as a result of service-connected disability. The intended effect of this amendment is to implement legislation authorizing VA to provide this benefit.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/02/14/02-3677/special-monthly-compensation-for-women-veterans-who-lose-a-breast-as-a-result-of-a-service-connected)
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