The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer on the left arm as secondary to ultraviolet light therapy received to treat service-connected psoriasis, and for a dental disorder. The claim for an initial compensable disability rating for varicose veins of the left leg was also denied. The issue regarding an increased disability rating for varicose veins after March 14, 2005 remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Board found no competent evidence linking the veteran's skin cancer to his service or service-connected psoriasis and thus denied secondary service connection. For the dental claim, there was insufficient evidence of a service-connection link. The varicose veins claims were denied as well due to lack of supporting medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Skin Cancer on the left arm"}, {"condition_name":"Periodontal disease (missing teeth)"}
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0605901
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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