Partly grantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for melanoma on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act and for facial scars, secondary to now service-connected melanoma.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diagnosed melanoma is presumed to be related to exposure to environmental hazards while serving in Saudi Arabia, and his facial scars were caused by his now service-connected melanoma.
- Claimed conditions
- melanoma, facial scars
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25098725
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