The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for residuals of non-small cell lung cancer, left posterior trunk scars, and left anterior truck scars have been denied as the medical evidence does not support a higher rating based on current disability levels.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show significant residual effects from the Veteran's non-small cell lung cancer or his scars that would warrant a compensable rating under applicable VA criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of non-small cell lung cancer, left posterior trunk scars, left anterior truck scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 20, 2022
- Citation
- A22025876
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