The Board denied an initial compensable rating for nevi as the evidence did not show a characteristic of disfigurement or functional impairment, even considering flare-ups.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a characteristic of disfigurement or functional impairment due to the service-connected nevi, even considering flare-ups reported by the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- nevi
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 29, 2018
- Citation
- 1819241
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the service connection for eczema, actinic keratosis, seborrheic dermatitis, and nevi. The AOJ must obtain addendum opinions from a dermatologist or similar specialist.
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