The Board granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, dermatitis, actinic keratoses, and transient acantholytic dermatosis based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam. Chloracne and seborrheic keratoses were denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported a link between the Veteran's skin conditions and his military service, including exposure to Agent Orange for squamous cell carcinoma and dermatitis, and sun exposure for actinic keratoses and transient acantholytic dermatosis. The evidence did not support a diagnosis of chloracne or seborrheic keratoses.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma, dermatitis, actinic keratoses, transient acantholytic dermatosis, chloracne, seborrheic keratoses
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2025
- Citation
- 25001917
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