The Veteran's service connection for residuals of malignant melanoma of the right arm is granted, and he is awarded a 60 percent rating for sarcoidosis. He also receives TDIU benefits effective from July 21, 2009, when his additional disabilities other than sarcoidosis independently rated at 60 percent or more were established.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals of malignant melanoma is found to be related to herbicide exposure and sun exposure during service. His sarcoidosis has resulted in significant pulmonary involvement requiring systemic high dose corticosteroids for control, warranting a 60% rating under Diagnostic Code 6846.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of malignant melanoma of the right arm, sarcoidosis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 19, 2023
- Citation
- 23003259
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability and denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The initial rating for the service-connected sarcoidosis remains at noncompensable (0%) due to lack of evidence showing more than minimal impairment.
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