The Veteran's claim of service connection for basal cell carcinoma has been reopened due to new and material evidence. His erectile dysfunction is not rated as compensable, and a TDIU was granted from October 5, 2017.,A skin disability, including basal cell carcinoma and acne, is presumed to be related to exposure at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's new evidence includes claims of service connection for conditions associated with exposure to contaminated water at Camp LeJeune. The Board found this sufficient to reopen the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Basal cell carcinoma, Acne
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22027566
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, basal cell carcinoma, bilateral pseudophakia, dry eye syndrome and blepharitis (bilateral eye conditions), diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and heart condition due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's exposure to asbestos is conceded.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for acne, finding that his pre-existing condition clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and was not aggravated by military service.
- Granted
The Veteran was found to be precluded from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 29, 2024 due to her service-connected disabilities.
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