Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell cancer has been granted. The decision is based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.
The deciding factor: The Board found persuasive evidence linking the Veteran's skin condition to his service, including exposure to sun and herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003905
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