Denied
The Board denied service connection for a skin condition, including Merkel cell carcinoma, seborrheic keratoses, nevi (moles), and lentigos, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to in-service exposure to an herbicide agent or aggravated by diabetes mellitus.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no medical nexus between the Veteran's skin conditions and his service, including any exposure to Agent Orange, and concluded that the Veteran's current skin conditions are more likely due to natural aging processes and sun damage.
- Claimed conditions
- skin condition, Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), seborrheic keratoses, nevi (moles), lentigos
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- 25003152
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