The Board denied service connection for basal cell carcinoma, finding that new and relevant evidence did not establish a direct link between the Veteran's active duty service and his diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma.
The deciding factor: The Board concluded that there was no sufficient evidence to demonstrate a nexus between the Veteran's active-duty service and his basal cell carcinoma, including considering an opinion from a VA examiner who found that the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma was less likely than not caused by toxic exposure risk activities during his service.
- Claimed conditions
- basal cell carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25099511
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