The Board granted service connection for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD), and a kidney condition. However, the claim for service connection for PTSD was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are due to his in-service exposure to herbicides, and similarly for the acquired psychiatric disorder and kidney condition. The gout claim was granted based on a direct link to service, while PTSD was denied.
- Claimed conditions
- basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD), kidney condition, gout
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25044383
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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