Scars decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal for higher disability ratings for unspecified trauma and other stressor related disorder, right lower leg residual scar, and allergic rhinitis was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for his unspecified trauma and other stressor related disorder due to occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks.

The Veteran's request for a higher rating for her service-connected right shoulder disability and an initial noncompensable rating for her service-connected right shoulder scars was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or separate compensable ratings.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and a compensable rating for her appendectomy scar was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an earlier effective date prior to March 15, 2022, and also determined that a noncompensable rating was appropriate.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board granted TDIU on the basis of substitution.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and lumbosacral strain, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from April 13, 2018.

The Board denied service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability, coronary artery disease, and associated surgical scar. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for chronic fatigue syndrome as it is not considered a qualifying chronic disability.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for neck scar as secondary to lipoma because there is no evidence that the lipoma or its removal was related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Education Assistance has also been established.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of a painful scar, left shoulder condition, and neck condition were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support granting any of these conditions.

The Veteran's scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.,There is no evidence that the right lower extremity radiculopathy developed due to his service-connected back disability.

The Veteran's child is not eligible for CHAMPVA benefits because the Veteran does not have a permanent and total service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, neck condition, and left thumb scar were all granted. The decision also noted that the Veteran does not have a current cognizable hearing loss disability or a current neck disability. Service connection was established for the left thumb scar.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bladder cancer, prostate cancer, abdominal scar secondary to these conditions, ED secondary to prostate cancer, and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder are all granted. The Veteran is also awarded Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, effective February 22, 2022.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, TBI, a deviated nasal septum, lumbosacral strain, and a respiratory condition. The decision is based on the appellant's dishonorable discharge from military service.

The Board has granted a 30 percent disability rating for the Veteran's residual scars status post-laceration of the right scalp. However, the issue of service connection for a right ear disability is being remanded due to inadequate examination findings.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status as he does not have a single disability rated at 100% and additional disabilities independently ratable at 60%, nor is he permanently housebound by reason of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability and scars of the hands with residuals are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for various conditions, including appendectomy scar, back pain, neck pain, bilateral feet pain, left knee strain, right knee strain, gingivitis, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.