Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for melanoma, as the evidence did not support a compensable rating at any point during the period on appeal.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's melanoma did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable diagnostic codes due to the lack of symptoms involving the head, face, or neck; no underlying soft tissue damage; and no other disabling effects.
- Claimed conditions
- melanoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25096043
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