The Veteran's skin cancer is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was caused by his service or any conceded exposures, including sun exposure and possible asbestos exposure from his MOS of Navy construction mechanic. The AOJ must also consider the Veteran's possible exposure to other toxic environments related to his MOS and shipboard service.
The deciding factor: The Board found a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not considering all potential toxic exposures, including those related to the Veteran's military occupational specialty (MOS) of Navy construction mechanic and shipboard service aboard the U.S.S. English.
- Claimed conditions
- skin cancer, melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 26, 2026
- Citation
- A26006786
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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- Denied
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