Scars Board decisions

The veteran's suture laceration scars do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation, and his multiple non-compensable service-connected disabilities do not clearly interfere with normal employability.

The Board denied service connection for refractive error, a back disorder, residuals of a nose injury, and a left arm scar as there was no evidence to support the claims.

The veteran's left inguinal hernia scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it has not caused any limitation of motion or function.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for hidradenitis suppurativa prior to August 30, 2002, and denied a rating in excess of 60 percent from August 30, 2002.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent, and he was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a left eye injury, headaches, and scars, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not support the presence of a disability or sufficient severity to warrant higher ratings.

The veteran's initial ratings for low back strain and scar, residual of myomectomy were denied as the evidence did not support higher ratings.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder was rated at 30 percent prior to October 19, 2007, and 50 percent from that date. The seizure disorder did not warrant a higher rating in either period.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for scars, to include a left ear laceration, head scars, and facial scars.

The veteran's laceration residuals resulting in a scar and dermatitis do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent, but he is granted a separate 10 percent rating for vascular insufficiency of the left lower extremity.

The Board denied a rating greater than 70 percent for the service-connected generalized anxiety disorder and a rating greater than 10 percent for SFW residuals in the neck, pursuant to the terms of a Joint Motion for Partial Remand.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disability and status post cyst removal with residual scars as they were not related to the veteran's service.

The Board denied an initial compensable evaluation for residual scarring from a laceration to the left foot, as the scar did not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under any of the applicable diagnostic codes.

The appeal is remanded for a medical opinion to determine if the veteran developed additional disability as a result of May 2003 VA surgical procedures.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent, and the claims for a compensable rating for a postoperative appendectomy scar and service connection for peptic ulcer disease were denied.

The appeal is remanded for further examination and development of the evidence related to the claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, right elbow arthritis, and an increased rating for burn scars of both legs due to shell fire.

The veteran's service-connected multiple scars of the left thigh, left chest, and forearms were found to be painful but not severe enough to warrant a higher evaluation.

The veteran's scar, right foot, was granted a 10 percent evaluation due to pain on palpation.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for a right knee disability, right ankle disability, left knee disability (secondary to right knee), and lung scarring due to exposure to asbestos.