The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for basal cell carcinoma, bells palsy, and a compensable evaluation for hearing loss. The veteran was not shown to have a disease associated with presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam, and his skin condition was not related to his service or any incidence of service.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran's basal cell carcinoma was related to his service or his presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The Board also found no basis for a compensable evaluation for hearing loss as there were no audiometric results indicating impairment warranting such a rating.
- Claimed conditions
- basal cell carcinoma of the skin
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0610213
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: 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.
- Whole decision: 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.
- Whole decision: 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.
- Whole decision: 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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