Scars decisions — 2005

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for macular degeneration and macular scarring of the right eye, finding that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his service-connected amblyopia of the left eye. The veteran's claim for service connection for amblyopia of the left eye was granted.

The appellant has withdrawn his appeal regarding the issues of entitlement to higher initial ratings for a scar of the mid-chin and a scar of the lower lip.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations were denied as the evidence did not meet the schedular criteria for an increased evaluation in excess of the current ratings.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a review of the CUE in the September 1984 rating decision and an examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected abdominal scar.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date of August 3, 2000 for his TDIU rating due to lack of factual ascertainability prior to that date.

The Board has granted service connection for surgical scarring from the removal of a perirectal abscess and denied service connection for nerve damage of the low back, with radiating pain, as a post-operative residual for the removal of a perirectal abscess.

The veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for a scar of the chin and face has been withdrawn. The issue of whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for headaches is remanded.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his low back disorder, right knee meniscal tear, and right knee arthritis were denied. The veteran was granted a compensable evaluation (10 percent) for his residual scar from the urethroscope/meatotomy procedure.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling hearings and examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete examination reports and missing service medical records.

The Board determined that the veteran does not have a chronic acquired disorder manifested by scars on his right index and middle fingers, which were incurred in service. The claim was denied.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of shell fragment wounds of the right elbow and right iliac area have been granted, with a rating of 30 percent each. Service connection has also been established for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cholecystotomy scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under any applicable rating codes.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development due to unresolved issues including the nature and extent of his current hip, back, and leg disabilities related to his combat injuries.

The veteran's claims of entitlement to increased disability ratings for residuals, fracture left femur; chondromalacia patella, left knee; and scar, left leg are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The RO denied the veteran's claims for service connection for burn scars of the head and back, finding that these conditions were not shown by the evidence of record.

The Board denied an increased rating for hypertension and found the veteran not unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for multiple conditions, including a left upper eyelid/eyebrow scar, multiple joint pain and muscle pain, ear, nose and throat problems, and indigestion. The evidence did not support these claims.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected post operative scar and recurrent tumor of the plantar surface of the left foot, currently rated at 10 percent.