Skin cancer decisions — 2014
162 indexed Board decisions in 2014.
Badges describe the whole decision, not the outcome for every condition listed. An appeal can grant one issue and deny or remand another. Check the original decision for each issue; these outcomes do not predict your claim.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2014
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and skin cancer. The Veteran will be provided with an opportunity to submit updated VA treatment records, as well as obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2014
The Veteran's skin cancer is established, and the issue is whether it is related to service exposure. A VA examination is needed to determine if his current condition is causally related to service.
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