The Board denied the veteran's claim for a temporary total evaluation for surgery and treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans prior to May 1, 1995, as there was no legal basis for an earlier effective date.
The deciding factor: The effective date for service connection cannot be earlier than the date the veteran's claim was received (May 1, 1995), and a temporary total evaluation can only be assigned based on established service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 14, 2007
- Citation
- 0714221
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have made him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation.
- Granted
The Veteran's dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans resulted from VA's failure to exercise the degree of care expected, as they did not provide a biopsy in February 2008 when the Veteran was told by a provider that she did not require one. The Board grants compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, status post excision, is due to his service in the military and was exposed to herbicides during active duty. As such, presumptive service connection is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to insufficient evidence of unemployability and the need for a VA examination to assess his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
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