The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Von Recklinghausen's Disease/ neurofibromatosis with arachnoid cyst formation and thickening of the nerve roots of the cauda equina (a skin disorder), based on aggravation of a preexisting condition, finding that new and material evidence was not received sufficient to reopen the previously denied claim.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's skin disorder did not worsen beyond its natural progression as a result of service due to lack of clear and unmistakable evidence showing such aggravation.
- Claimed conditions
- Von Recklinghausen's Disease/ neurofibromatosis with arachnoid cyst formation and thickening of the nerve roots of the cauda equina (a skin disorder)
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2011
- Citation
- 1110785
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What this means for you
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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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