Scars decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and initial ratings, as well as service connection for various conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, increased ratings, and readjudications of 1151 claims, as well as dismissed certain appeals.

The Board granted an effective date of February 24, 2012, for the service connection of migraines and staged ratings for the Veteran's migraines. The claim for a higher rating for the left parietal lobe scar was denied.

The Board granted service connection for various conditions, including neoplasm of the kidney and lung cancer, effective October 2, 2020, based on herbicide exposure during service in Thailand.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and allergic rhinitis. Service connection was denied for chronic sinusitis, CFS, respiratory condition, traumatic brain injury, skin condition on the left big toe, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, stroke condition, migraine headaches, right knee strain, left knee strain, left shoulder strain, lumbosacral strain, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral restless leg syndrome. An increased rating for left great toe scars was granted.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and remanded the remaining issues for further development.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, increased disability ratings for lumbosacral strain and right inguinal surgical scar.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including COPD and asbestosis, to obtain additional evidence.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD and status post bilateral gynecomastectomies with residual scars, as well as service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD. The claims for service connection of right and left knee conditions were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions and granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the service connection claims for acne and acne scarring, lower back degenerative arthritis, temporomandibular disorder, feet conditions including plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, and left side sciatica due to missing active-duty service treatment records.

The Board denied increased ratings for radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, residuals of a prosthetic replacement of the left shoulder joint, and a left upper extremity scar.

The Veteran's appeal was partially granted, with a 10 percent rating for his chest scar and the denial of a compensable rating for his lung cancer. The Veteran is also granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic headaches, and right knee disability. The claims for a compensable rating for an itchy linear scar coccyx status-post pilonidal cyst, rating in excess of 10 percent for a painful linear scar on the coccyx, and compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for facial scars due to their size and lack of other disabling effects.

The Board granted service connection for pancreas condition, digestive condition, and sleep apnea but denied service connection for headaches. The decision was based on the Veteran's exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune.

The Board granted service connection for right and left shoulder disorders, but denied service connection for tinnitus and multiple sclerosis. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were also denied.

The Board granted service connection for a heart condition and remanded claims for colon cancer and scar tissue surgery due to insufficient evidence of in-service exposure.

The Board denied a compensable rating for surgical scarring status post cesarean section and revision procedure, but remanded issues related to intra-abdominal (internal scarring) adhesions.

The appeal was granted for service connection of a back condition, while the claim for a compensable rating for right lower abdomen scar and other claims were denied or remanded.