Scars decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his service-connected left index finger disability, left long finger disability, and left hand scars were denied. The evidence showed arthritis with painful motion in the affected fingers and scars on the hands.

The Veteran's painful left eyelid scar is granted a 10 percent rating, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for CSR with left paramacular scars and Dry Eye Syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his left-hand loss of motion due to gunshot wound with scar was denied. The VA found that the condition, which includes painful and weak motion, does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury residuals, lumbosacral spine intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative joint disease, PTSD, and other conditions, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has also determined that the Veteran meets the criteria for basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for clarification regarding his treatment history and its systemic effects on his condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since August 1, 2012. From January 29, 2020, the Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for service connection for loss of use of both legs is dismissed.,Eligibility for financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of all evidence in the first instance.

The Board denied service connection for dizziness and vertigo, denied increased ratings for scar residual, right upper extremity sensory loss, and right-side facial sensory loss and numbness. The Veteran's unspecified sleep-wake disorder with traumatic brain injury (TBI) was granted a rating of 30 percent from April 26, 2017.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected burn scars and anxiety disorder NOS did not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to September 2019, but remanded for further development regarding his TDIU claim from September 2019 onwards.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee torn meniscus status post meniscectomy with asymptomatic scar and left knee limitation of flexion due to a lack of recent VA examination reports, as well as the need for additional development regarding instability and range of motion.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for increased disability evaluations in various conditions, with some issues granted and others not. Service connection for a lung disorder was also established.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the current severity of the service-connected bilateral conjunctival injection with left eye nasal pinguecula, as well as whether other diagnosed conditions are related to or aggravated by this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for dysphagia is remanded as the Board did not provide adequate reasons or bases for its denial.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for xerostomia is remanded as the Board did not provide adequate reasons or bases for its denial.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a scar above the left eye, pain and swelling of the right hip, and hyperlipidemia due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Veteran's service-connected scars associated with his coronary artery disease status post bypass graft are now rated at 10 percent, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all pending claims and appeals.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are rated at 100%, combined. He does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the 's' rate, and his TDIU claim is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent them from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to February 5, 2016.