The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for malignant melanoma was denied. The veteran was granted a 30% rating for migraine headaches. Service connection for vision disability was denied, but service connection for unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress was granted.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record and the criteria outlined in the relevant diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

malignant melanoma, migraine headaches, vision disability, unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

January 10, 2025

Citation

A25002385

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