The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for her eczema and right wrist dorsal ganglion cyst, finding that the evidence did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent under either the old or new criteria.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran had intermittent flare-ups of eczema but no systemic therapy was required. For her right wrist condition, there were no manifestations of ulceration, extensive exfoliation, or marked disfigurement. The VA examiner found that the cyst caused pain and limited function.
- Claimed conditions
- Eczema, Right Wrist Dorsal Ganglion Cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 13, 2007
- Citation
- 0739172
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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