The Board granted service connection for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (skin cancer) and a left shoulder strain, but denied service connection for lumbar spine arthritis.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the nexus between in-service excessive sun exposure and skin cancer, as well as the in-service fall and repetitive motions leading to a left shoulder strain. However, there was insufficient evidence to establish a direct link between service and the lumbar spine condition.
- Claimed conditions
- basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (skin cancer), left shoulder strain, lumbar spine spondylolisthesis and degenerative disc disease with degenerative changes (lumbar spine arthritis)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25041722
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.
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