Denied
The Board denied initial compensable ratings for the veteran's basal cell carcinoma scar and malignant melanoma scar, stating that the scars are not painful or unstable and do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the scars were not painful or unstable and did not meet the size criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- basal cell carcinoma scar, posterior trunk, right upper extremity, malignant melanoma scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25006327
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