Granted
The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for service-connected basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell cancer was granted. The Board assigned a 40 percent evaluation based on the functional impairment associated with his conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's scars are analogous to five or more scars that are unstable and painful, warranting a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001332
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