The Board found that the Veteran did not participate in a radiation-risk activity and thus is not considered a 'radiation-exposed veteran.' The claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma and melanoma of the skin was denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to active duty, including exposure to ionizing radiation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not participate in an official radiation-risk activity during his service with Patrol Squadron 28. There is no evidence of radiation exposure documented in his service records or personnel files. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that basal cell carcinoma and melanoma of the skin began in service or are otherwise related to such service.
- Claimed conditions
- basal cell carcinoma, melanoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2010
- Citation
- 1042601
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma. The Veteran is seeking service connection for this condition, which he claims was caused by exposure to water-based contaminants at Camp Lejeune during his military service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for melanoma, to include SCC of the right hand, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by exposure to radiation during service.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis as the appeal is considered duplicative of a previous decision.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for neoplasm hard and soft tissue of the mouth was improper, as there is conflicting medical evidence regarding the cause of the condition. The Veteran's conditions are related to his active duty service.
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