The Board has determined that the Veteran's recurrent basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are at least as likely as not related to sun exposure during his active military service.
The deciding factor: The May 2007 VA examination report indicated a causal relationship between the Veteran's skin cancer and in-service sun exposure without UV protection.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent basal cell carcinoma, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2012
- Citation
- 1201395
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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