The Veteran's initial rating for epidermal inclusion cyst is denied, and his increased rating for a residual head scar associated with the cyst is also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's epidermal inclusion cyst or its associated scar meets the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- epidermal inclusion cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23012316
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for left foot arthritis was granted, while the claim for an epidermal inclusion cyst was dismissed. Other claims were remanded for further development.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's TDIU claim due to issues with proper notice and development, including verifying his current address and obtaining necessary medical opinions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected epidermal inclusion cyst and residual scar, as well as a claim of headaches. The VA is to schedule an examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's headache symptoms.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service connection claim for epidermal inclusion cyst is granted, while his claim for a skin disorder other than epidermal inclusion cyst is denied.
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