Partly grantedPACT Act
The veteran's service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the buccal mucosa was granted with an effective date of May 19, 2017. A 100% rating was assigned from May 19, 2017, to April 16, 2018. The veteran also received a 40% rating for residuals of a resection of the left scapula and a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The effective date for service connection was determined based on the date the claim was filed or the date entitlement arose, whichever is later.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the buccal mucosa, residuals of a resection of the left scapula, surgical scarring of the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25006682
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