Scars decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and higher disability ratings for service-connected conditions related to a right clavicle fracture.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for cholanglocarinoma/liver cancer, lung cancer, diabetes, heart issues, and a residual surgical scar. The veteran will undergo further examinations and evaluations.

The veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was granted due to a service-connected mental disorder. Claims for left arm scar and right leg scar were denied due to lack of current disability. The claims for right knee condition and back condition were remanded for further examination.

The veteran was granted a 30% disability rating for left shoulder adhesive capsulitis and an effective date of November 25, 2005, for TDIU. The request for a higher rating was denied.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for several conditions were denied. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was remanded.

The veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus and cervical spondylosis, but denied for other conditions.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings were mostly denied, but a rating of 90 percent for residuals of a right total hip replacement and special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) were granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are severe enough to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, so a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities was granted.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a right elbow disorder, including various conditions like cubital tunnel syndrome and bicep tendon tear. The Veteran's statements do not limit the scope of the claim.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for increased ratings and service connection for several conditions, including UPPP residuals, PTSD with MDD and AUD, and scars. However, it remanded issues related to cervical and lumbosacral strains.

The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic kidney disease was granted with an effective date of April 11, 2023. All other claims for increased disability ratings were denied due to the veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, and various finger disabilities were denied. Claims related to foot disabilities were remanded.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for bilateral metatarsalgia was denied. The issues regarding ratings for hallux valgus and service connection for psychiatric disorders due to MST were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's request for an increased disability rating for tinnitus was denied. The evaluations for a painful scar, right ankle issues, and service connection for cardiovascular disease were remanded.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for several claims but granted a 20 percent disability rating for bilateral dry eye syndrome.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder (MDD).

The veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions were denied. However, the veteran was granted an initial 10 percent disability rating for a right hand scar and an initial 20 percent disability rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity.

The Board denied all claims, including service connection for various disabilities and earlier effective dates for granted service connections.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residual scars was denied, but an increased rating of 30 percent for painful scars was granted.