The Board denied service connection for melanoma, spindle cell type, and memory loss. The Veteran's melanoma was not shown to be related to his military service or exposure to Malathion. His memory loss is considered a symptom of his PTSD.,Service connection cannot be established as the evidence does not show that the Veteran's melanoma or memory loss are causally linked to his military service, including any potential exposure to Malathion.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish a link between the Veteran’s melanoma and his military service, including any potential exposure to Malathion. The Board found that the Veteran's memory loss is likely due to his PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- melanoma, spindle cell type, memory loss
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2012
- Citation
- 1211283
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