GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for malignant melanoma, skin cancer based on the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam and the presumption under the PACT Act.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record persuasively weighs in favor of the Veteran's contention that his malignant melanoma is related to his excessive sun exposure in-service as well as exposures to Agent Orange during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.
- Claimed conditions
- malignant melanoma, skin cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017073
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