Denied
The Board denied an effective date prior to August 10, 2023, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for a neck scar, post-surgical resection of basal cell carcinoma.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence of intent to file a claim or formal claim for the condition prior to August 10, 2023, and the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- neck scar, post-surgical resection of basal cell carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25019042
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