Scars decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI and facial burn scars have been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy and diabetes, and for service connection for a headache condition and eye disability are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fungal infection of the bilateral feet is denied, while his claim for spider bite residual, painful scar is granted. The issue of a compensable disability rating for service-connected deviated nasal septum is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected right upper extremity scars was denied. The Board also remanded the issue of whether sleep apnea is related to service or PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to inadequate development following a previous Board remand. The issues of rating his RLE neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and sciatic nerve radiculopathy, bilateral shoulder scars, and neck disability are all being reconsidered.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient examination reports regarding current flare-ups and functional loss during those periods.

The Board denied service connection for scar of the left underarm and hairline fracture of the left body of the mandible, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee limitation of extension, right lower extremity scars, and left upper thigh scar were denied as the evidence did not show that any condition warranted a compensable rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, consistent with his history, education, skill and training.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected status post left salpingo-oophorectomy scar, finding that her scar did not result in any painful or unstable scars and did not cause functional impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral corneal scars and bilateral dry eyes, finding that the Veteran's in-service eye injury resulted in these disabilities. Service connection was also granted for skin disabilities (atopic dermatitis, eczema, and basal cell carcinoma), but with a note that it is less likely related to active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and to obtain medical records. The issues of entitlement to service connection are related to the severity of his service-connected disabilities, including lumbosacral strain, eczema, scarring alopecia, PFB, right lower extremity radiculopathy, hypertension, left elbow condition, and right elbow condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not combine to 70 percent or more, so he does not qualify for a TDIU under the percentage requirements. The Board finds that there is a reasonable possibility of unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities and remands the issue to the Director of Compensation Service for an opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues regarding service connection for facial acne, which was reopened based on new evidence. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam is not at issue.

The Veteran's GERD disability is currently rated at the highest schedular rating of 60 percent, and there are no indications that an extraschedular rating is warranted.,The Veteran's eczema and keloid scars require further examination to determine appropriate ratings under both prior and current skin criteria.

The Board has ordered remand due to the need for additional VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected left eye disabilities, specifically his visual field defect.

The Veteran's left wrist disability and associated scar have not resulted in ankylosis or arthritis, but the Veteran continues to experience painful reduced range of motion. His claim for increased ratings is denied. The compensable rating for his residual scar remains unchanged.

The Veteran's claims for left hip scar, lip scar, cold weather injury residuals of bilateral hand, hemorrhoids, and menstrual condition (dysmenorrhea) have all been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.,Service connection has not been established for any of the claimed conditions.

Service connection is granted for a left elbow disability and consequent left elbow and forearm scar.,Service connection is denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder, TBI, left upper extremity radiculopathy, lumbar spine disability, or cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for a VA examination to address the nature of the Veteran's skin condition and its impact on the rating criteria.

The Board has decided to remand two issues: an increased rating for neoplasm, malignant, left lumbar flank with scar and service connection for a left hip condition. The Veteran's disability is believed to have worsened since her last VA examination, and she did not attend the scheduled examination for her claimed left hip condition.