The Veteran's skin condition, including squamous cell carcinoma and acanthosis nigricans, has been manifested by scars affecting less than five percent of the entire body and exposed areas, requiring topical therapy. The criteria for a compensable rating have not been met.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's service-connected skin condition (residuals of radiation) has resulted in symptoms affecting less than five percent of his entire body and exposed areas, necessitating only topical therapy.
- Claimed conditions
- Skin Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma), Acanthosis Nigricans
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 6, 2013
- Citation
- 1328532
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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