The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed right eye cataracts, left eye cataracts, squamous cell carcinoma of the right shoulder, and basal cell carcinoma above the left lip are not related to his service or exposure to ionizing radiation.,There is no evidence linking any of these conditions to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims for cataracts in both eyes and skin cancers on his right shoulder and left lip have been denied as there is insufficient evidence to support a connection between the claimed conditions and his service or exposure to ionizing radiation. The Board found that the Veteran did not participate in any radiation-risk activities during his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Eye Cataracts, Left Eye Cataracts, Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Skin Cancer), Basal Cell Carcinoma (Skin Cancer)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 4, 2010
- Citation
- 1029270
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's coronary artery disease, prior to April 24, 2019, is rated at 30 percent and denied a higher rating.,Squamous cell carcinoma (skin cancer) was not manifested during service or within one year of service, and the preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that the Veteran's skin cancer is related to an event, injury, or disease in service, to include as due to his presumed herbicide exposure in service.,The Veteran’s sleep apnea is not etiologically related to service.
- Granted
The Veteran's right eye cataracts, detached retina, and ptosis are found to be the result of an in-service boxing injury. Service connection is granted for these conditions.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right eye disabilities, specifically right eye hypertension and cataracts, are not related to service or his service-connected left eye disability. The evidence does not support a finding of a connection between these conditions.
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