The veteran's skin cancer, which has resulted in extensive lesions covering 40 percent of his exposed surface, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating have been met and granted an increased evaluation to 30 percent effective from August 30, 2002.
The deciding factor: The veteran's skin cancer has resulted in extensive lesions covering 40 percent of his exposed surface, warranting a higher evaluation than the current 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0634198
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