Denied
The Board found that new and relevant evidence had not been received to support the veteran's claims for service connection for melanoma, sarcoma, basal cell carcinoma, COPD, and sinusitis.
The deciding factor: Based on the lack of new and relevant evidence since prior denials, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence to readjudicate the claims.
- Claimed conditions
- melanoma, sarcoma, basal cell carcinoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089713
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