Scars Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and recurrent left biceps tendon rupture residuals, assigned a 10 percent rating for inguinal hernia residuals, and remanded several other claims.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for a left arm ruptured distal bicep and a compensable rating for a left arm scar, status-post operative left biceps tendon repair.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for left foot traumatic arthritis prior to June 27, 2023, and denied an increased rating in excess of 30 percent. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's painful left hip scar based on it being one of three service-connected painful scars.

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

The Board denied service connection for neurological impairment of the left lower extremity, and denied earlier effective dates for multiple service-connected conditions. The claims for increased evaluations were also denied.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right thumb pain, right ring finger pain, lipoma scars, lumbar strain with spondylolisthesis, and non-compensable disabilities. However, it granted a 40% rating for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy with restless leg syndrome.

The Board denied service connection for embolism, denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for residual scars status post left oophorectomy and right ovarian cystectomy, and denied increased ratings for various knee conditions and radiculopathy. The TDIU issue was dismissed as moot.

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.