The Board granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's status post basal cell cancer with squamous cell cancer with residual scarring of the face and neck from June 15, 2023, but denied ratings in excess of 10 percent and 30 percent at other times.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's facial scars as they met the criteria for a 50 percent rating starting from June 15, 2023, but did not meet higher or lower ratings at other times.
- Claimed conditions
- status post basal cell cancer with squamous cell cancer with residual scarring of the face and neck
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25052017
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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