Scars decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed the claim for neuro-behavioral effects due to procedural defects. All other issues related to service connection and rating for various conditions were remanded for further adjudication.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings for several conditions. It remanded the claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids with skin tag and cervical strain.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected prostate cancer residuals was granted, with the effective date set to August 23, 2010.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to November 12, 2022, for service connection of several conditions. The earliest effective date allowed by law is November 12, 2022.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for gastritis with GERD and H. Pylori infection, as well as for a forehead scar.

The Board denied service connection for left wrist disability, IBS, right wrist disability, and an increased rating for a scar on the left hand. It remanded decisions on bilateral flat feet and sinusitis.

The appeal for a compensable rating for left leg scars is remanded. The Board needs more information to reconcile conflicting medical findings.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of February 10, 1982 for service connection for multiple conditions related to traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Board dismissed the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as moot because the veteran already has a combined 100 percent rating.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all extremities and various issues related to coronary artery disease (CAD) and surgical scar. The Veteran was not diagnosed with the claimed conditions, and the evidence did not support the claims.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran died while it was pending.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted. The effective date is April 14, 2022.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied. Claims for higher ratings for low back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, surgical scars, and left lower extremity radiculopathy were remanded.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain new medical opinions on the veteran's service connection claims.

The Board denied service connection for facial scars because there is no evidence of a current disability or diagnosis of facial scarring.

The veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for left knee instability and a scar on the chest was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran's effective date for service connection for left upper extremity traumatic neuropathy is granted as March 13, 2019. The effective date prior to May 4, 2020, for a separate 20 percent rating for painful scars of the left elbow is denied.

The Board remanded all issues for further development of evidence. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being sent back to the Regional Office for additional medical opinions.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of multiple conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew her appeal.

Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. A compensable rating for left lower extremity surgery scar is denied. All other issues are remanded.