The veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip, actinic keratosis, verruca vulgaris and eczematous dermatitis were not incurred during military service or presumed to have been incurred due to exposure to Agent Orange. The lung condition was granted in November 1988 but the current issue is whether he has a current disability related to his service-connected lung condition.
The deciding factor: The veteran's diagnosed skin conditions are not linked to any incident of military service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The lung condition remains service connected but there is no evidence of current disability or symptomatology that warrants an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip, actinic keratosis, verruca vulgaris, eczematous dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 26, 2001
- Citation
- 0111970
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