Partly grantedPACT Act
The veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma of the neck) under the PACT Act is granted. The claim for service connection under a different theory is remanded.
The deciding factor: The veteran qualifies as a covered veteran due to his service in Djibouti and has a current diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma of the neck, which is presumptively linked to his in-service exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma of the neck)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000391
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