The Veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma was denied, as the evidence did not establish a nexus to his active duty service or herbicide exposure. His claim for an increased rating for coronary artery disease prior to December 21, 2015, is also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current skin disorders are not shown to be related to his active duty service or presumed herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 20, 2016
- Citation
- 1624714
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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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