Scars Board decisions

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.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including head swelling/inflammation, corneal scars and opacities or other keratitis, right leg pain (separate from right knee PFPS), condylomata acuminata of the perianal region, an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety, depression, severe paranoia, and brain damage, right foot pain, mild penile irritation, a STI, rectal scar, status post hemorrhoidectomy/skin tag removal, internal or external hemorrhoids, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, denied an increased rating for the low back disability, granted a 50 percent rating for depression, and granted TDIU. The appeal was partially successful with some issues being granted while others were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a higher initial rating for his depressive disorder and for a 100 percent schedular rating for coronary artery disease with cardiomegaly prior to September 29, 2021. The claims for a compensable rating for scars of the chest, thorax, bilateral groin, and left thigh, and entitlement to TDIU were remanded.

The Board denied an initial rating higher than 70 percent for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, denied a compensable rating for abdominal scar, granted a 30 percent rating for hysterectomy effective September 28, 2020, and denied earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection and special monthly compensation.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for acne, scarring, lower back pain, left knee condition, right knee condition, and bronchitis for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Veteran was granted a non-compensable evaluation for left inguinal hernia prior to May 19, 2024, and an evaluation of 10 percent from that date. The claim for a compensable evaluation for scar, anterior trunk status post 3 hernia repairs was withdrawn.

The Board granted restoration of a 30 percent rating for left hallux rigidus, status post failed foot surgery with degenerative arthritis and hallux limitus, from the date of reduction. The appeal was denied for ratings in excess of 30 percent for left hallux rigidus and in excess of 10 percent for left great toe scar. The Board remanded claims for service connection for right pes planus and an increased rating for left pes planus.

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

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for a higher disability rating for his bilateral eye disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected surgical scars of the left and right hips, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable rating. The claims for increased ratings for total hip replacements were remanded for further development.

The Board denied the claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection.