The veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma of the left lower extremity, which he asserts is due to exposure to herbicides such as Agent Orange, was denied. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the condition to his period of service and thus denied the claim. Additionally, the claims for increased evaluations for arthritis of the left knee, DDD and spondylosis of the lumbar spine, and DDD and spondylosis of the cervical spine were also denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's basal cell carcinoma was not shown during service or within a year after separation. There is no medical evidence linking the condition to his period of service. The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to establish service connection for the claimed conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- basal cell carcinoma of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0843508
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