Denied
Service connection for residuals of thyroid gland removal surgery and skin cancer on the top of the head is denied. The evidence does not show a current diagnosis of these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current disability, which is necessary for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of thyroid gland removal surgery, skin cancer, top of head
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Ionizing radiation
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003654
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