Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for actinic keratosis and residuals of squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, finding that the Veteran's in-service sun exposure contributed to these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's in-service sun exposure, at least in part, caused his skin disorders, despite some conflicting medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- actinic keratosis, residuals of squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2025
- Citation
- 25003814
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