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H.R. 10882House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Veteran Breast Cancer Fairness Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service-connection for male breast cancer occurring in certain veterans for purposes of determining eligibility for disability compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Sponsored by Rick LarsenRep. Rick Larsen (D-WA)
Introduced October 22, 2026

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The Veteran Breast Cancer Fairness Act would change the law so that male veterans who develop breast cancer are automatically considered to have a service‑connected disability, unless evidence shows otherwise. This presumption helps them qualify for VA disability compensation more easily. It applies to any male veteran diagnosed with breast cancer, regardless of the cancer’s specific type.

Key Provisions

  • Amends 38 U.S.C. § 1120(b)(2)(E) to add the phrase “including male breast cancer” to the list of conditions that are presumed to be service‑connected.

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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Veterans' Affairs Committee

October 22, 2026

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Introduced in House

October 22, 2026

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Veterans' Affairs Committee

October 22, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued October 22, 2026

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 10882

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 22, 2026

Mr. Larsen of Washington (for himself and Ms. Dexter) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

A BILL

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service-connection for male breast cancer occurring in certain veterans for purposes of determining eligibility for disability compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Veteran Breast Cancer Fairness Act.

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Presumption of service-connection for male breast cancer for purposes of disability compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Section 1120(b)(2)(E) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting , including male breast cancer after of any type.