The Board has determined that the Veteran currently has dermatofibromas, which were present during active service and continues to be a current disability. Therefore, service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran had benign or malignant neoplasms related to a diagnosed skin disorder during active duty, leading to a determination of chronicity in service.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatofibromas
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2016
- Citation
- 1605125
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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).
Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's skin nodules, including dermatofibromas and lipomas, are related to service or exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards. The current medical opinions do not address these diagnoses.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's skin conditions and his in-service exposure, specifically herbicide agent exposure.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for dermatofibromas, compound nevi and actinic keratosis is being remanded due to the need for additional development including a VA examination.
- Whole decision: Granted
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