The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's hypothyroidism, melanoma, and squamous cell carcinoma as due to exposure to ionizing radiation in service. The claims for seborrheic keratosis and tenesmus, loose stool, colitis, and radiation proctitis have been denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's hypothyroidism, melanoma, and squamous cell carcinoma are related to exposure to ionizing radiation in service. The claims for seborrheic keratosis and tenesmus, loose stool, colitis, and radiation proctitis were denied as there is no current diagnosis of seborrheic keratosis and the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and service.
- Claimed conditions
- Seborrheic Keratosis, Hypothyroidism, Tenesmus, Loose Stool, Colitis, and Radiation Proctitis, Melanoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Ionizing radiation
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 9, 2008
- Citation
- 0834830
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