Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, but denied service connection for atrial fibrillation as secondary to hypertension and sleep apnea.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the direct service connection for squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma due to herbicide exposure. However, there was insufficient evidence to establish a relationship between atrial fibrillation and hypertension or PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, atrial fibrillation, sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017120
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