The Veteran's service connection claim for basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma is denied as there is no evidence of the condition during service, no competent medical evidence linking it to his period of service, and a 33-year gap between service and diagnosis.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma in service or within one year post-service. The Veteran's claim for presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure is denied as the condition is not among those presumed due to Agent Orange exposure. There is also no medical nexus linking the current condition to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 27, 2016
- Citation
- 1648008
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the nature, extent, and etiology of the Veteran's skin disability. The issue remains pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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