The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for skin conditions, including basal cell carcinoma and seborrheic keratosis, due to exposure to herbicide agents or sun exposure during active duty. The claim is denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no direct link between the Veteran's skin conditions and his service in Vietnam, including exposure to herbicides or sun exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), Seborrheic keratosis, Skin cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22007822
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