The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for keloid scarring, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence to show that his pre-existing condition worsened during service. The Board also found that the subsequent development of new keloids after discharge from service indicated that this was simply the natural progression of the lesions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pre-existing keloid scarring did not permanently aggravate beyond its natural course during active duty, as evidenced by his continued development of new keloids after discharge.
- Claimed conditions
- keloid scarring
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2018
- Citation
- 18104195
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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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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, pes planus, and keloid scarring have been granted. The cases of pes planus and keloid scarring are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected skin disorder, including entitlement to an initial compensable rating and service connection for keloid scarring. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional evidence regarding his bilateral ingrown toenails and obstructive sleep apnea.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for keloid scarring, finding that his condition was aggravated during active duty service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for keloid scarring due to additional development and consideration.
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