The veteran's initial rating for actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinomata, and squamous cell carcinomata was denied as the criteria for a higher rating were not met prior to August 30, 2002.
The deciding factor: The veteran's skin disability did not involve marked discoloration or color contrast and did not cause limitation of function of the affected part prior to August 30, 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinomata, squamous cell carcinomata
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 23, 2008
- Citation
- 0813418
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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