The veteran claims service connection for basal cell carcinoma of the skin, which he attributes to radiation exposure during service. The claim is being remanded due to incomplete evidence and need for a VA examination.
The deciding factor: The claim requires additional evidence regarding in-service radiation exposure and an opinion on the etiology of the current skin conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- basal cell carcinoma of the skin
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 1, 2004
- Citation
- 0405587
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions have been granted, including lumbar spine DDD, cervical spine disorder, LEFT shoulder disorder, bilateral ankle disorders, and basal cell carcinoma of the skin. Secondary service connection has also been established for radiculopathy in both lower extremities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for a skin condition, as it is unclear if there is any relationship between the Veteran's current skin conditions and his military service or herbicide exposure. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's skin disability and his service, including exposure to Agent Orange.
- Denied
The Veteran's service connection claim for basal cell carcinoma of the skin is denied as there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.
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