The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for his left hand scar, finding that it was clearly and unmistakably not aggravated by military service.
The deciding factor: The pre-existing left hand scar was found to be clearly and unmistakably not aggravated during active duty beyond its natural progression.
- Claimed conditions
- left hand scar
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 12, 2026
- Citation
- A26013187
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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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