Scars decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including hypertension, right ankle sprain, conjunctival inclusion cyst, and others, as there was no evidence of current disability during or near the period on appeal.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for painful and unstable left foot scar prior to October 23, 2008, but denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for left foot hallux valgus.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various scars and an eye condition due to a duty to assist error and a notice error.

The Board granted the restoration of a 10 percent rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae effective April 14, 2021, and remanded claims for increased ratings.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for bilateral plantar fasciitis, cyst of right side of neck with residual scar, disfigurement, to include scar on forehead, and cyst of right side of neck with residual scar, painful, as well as tinnitus were denied. However, an effective date of March 16, 2018 was granted for the award of a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Board remands the claims for a VA examination to determine the current severity of the service-connected scars and to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of various disabilities, including left hand, foot, knee, right hand, ankle, high blood pressure, head injury, depression, and sleep apnea.

The Board denied a compensable rating for corneal scarring, left eye and allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not support higher ratings.

The Board granted service connection for skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma and biopsy scars of the face, right ear, and bilateral upper extremities. The claims for pulmonary embolism, sinus condition, headaches, left wrist disability, GERD, heart condition, varicose veins, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability were denied or remanded.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's right postoperative inguinal hernia and residual scar, but granted a separate 10 percent initial disability rating for painful residual scar from right inguinal hernia repair with mesh.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, total abdominal hysterectomy, mechanical small bowel obstruction (volvulus) with necrosis status post appendectomy, anemia, and appendectomy scar. However, the Veteran was granted an effective date of December 14, 2009, for the grant of individual unemployability and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded several other issues, including TDIU and special monthly compensation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection for the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for ratings in excess of the current levels for various conditions have been withdrawn.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for scars, bilateral lower extremities, residual of jungle rot and denied a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board granted service connection for tension headaches and low back condition as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder, and granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder. Several foot and other disabilities were remanded for further evidence.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for chronic urticaria with stable, non-tender scars of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and remanded the remaining issues to obtain additional evidence, including medical records and opinions.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 0 percent for scar status post ganglion cyst removal and remanded the appeal of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU, finding that the evidence did not support higher disability ratings or a TDIU.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for migraines and dismissed the appeal regarding left hand scar, left pectoral bullet scars, and low back pain with radiating pain to right knee. The claim for service connection for bruxism was remanded.