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The Veteran's service connection for basal cell cancer and melanoma has been granted due to the combined effects of military herbicide and sun exposure.

The deciding factor: The Board found a nearly equal chance that the Veteran's conditions are due to the combined effects of military herbicide and sun exposure, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

Claimed conditions
basal cell cancer, melanoma
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
Agent Orange / herbicides
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 16, 2025
Citation
25000617

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