The Board granted service connection for skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma and biopsy scars of the face, right ear, and bilateral upper extremities. The claims for pulmonary embolism, sinus condition, headaches, left wrist disability, GERD, heart condition, varicose veins, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability were denied or remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board granted service connection based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his period of active service. The claims for pulmonary embolism, sinus condition, headaches, left wrist disability, GERD, heart condition, varicose veins, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability were denied or remanded due to insufficient evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, biopsy scars of the face, right ear, and bilateral upper extremities, pulmonary embolism (claimed as blood clots, lung), sinus condition
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25040292
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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