The Veteran's initial noncompensable ratings for colon cancer and basal cell carcinoma have been denied.,The Veteran's residual scar of the face associated with service-connected basal cell carcinoma has also been denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of significant symptoms or residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- Colon Cancer, Basal Cell Carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24014214
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