The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma is granted as secondary to his service-connected eczema and psoriasis. The initial compensable evaluation for toenail psoriasis remains denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found the evidence persuasive that the Veteran's current squamous cell carcinoma was caused by his service-connected eczema and psoriasis, leading to its grant of service connection. However, the claim for an increased rating for toenail psoriasis remained denied as the condition covered less than five percent of total body area and no exposed areas.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma, toenail psoriasis
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2026
- Citation
- A26040241
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What this means for you
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