The Veteran's basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma scar residuals have been granted an 80 percent evaluation for the period prior to April 16, 2007, and a schedular 80 percent evaluation has also been granted for the period on and after April 16, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin cancer residuals meet the criteria for an 80 percent evaluation based on their severity and impact on his breathing ability.
- Claimed conditions
- Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- June 10, 2013
- Citation
- 1318854
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What this means for you
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