Scars Board decisions

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a video conference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has determined that there was clear and unmistakable error in the August 1954 rating decision regarding a 10 percent rating from April 16, 1954 to July 21, 1954 for service-connected scar from right inguinal hernia. The August 1954 rating decision did not involve clear and unmistakable error in denying ratings in excess of 10 percent from July 22, 1954 to July 27, 1954, and in excess of zero percent from August 28, 1954.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings have been denied. The RO has maintained the current evaluations of 20 percent for the left lower leg, 10 percent for the left thigh, and 10 percent for the hip scarring.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected low back strain, right ankle strain, scar of the left index finger, and recurrent urticaria. The claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a scar on the cornea of the right eye was remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including sending VCAA notice, addressing the issue of an earlier effective date for TDIU, and readjudicating the issues.

The veteran's death was caused by left-sided pneumonia and sepsis, but the service connection for cause of death is denied as there is no evidence of a service-connected condition that contributed to his death.

The Board denied service connection for depression, scars of the left hand and leg, infertility, and impotency. The veteran's claims were not supported by medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that neither a service-connected disability nor alcohol abuse was the principal or contributory cause of the veteran's death.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the service-connected right neck scar, which is the maximum available under applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for a shell fragment wound scar of the left foot was denied as there is no evidence that the scars meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The veteran's migraine headaches are productive of two migraines a week, missing three to four days a month from work. The RO has granted a 50% rating for his service-connected migraine headaches.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids and a residual scar from a skin graft of the right malleolus were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in rating for either condition.

The Board has dismissed the claim for a compensable rating for chin scar. The veteran's duodenal ulcer is rated at 40 percent, but not more.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the residuals of his service-connected conditions do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The VA has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his epithelial type cysts due to acne and scars from the acne, as both conditions are rated at their maximum of 10 percent.

The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings of PTSD, increased ratings for SFW scars on various body parts, and service connection for heart disease secondary to PTSD have been denied.

The appellant's service-connected disabilities, including below-the-knee amputation of the left lower extremity and other conditions, are being reviewed to determine if they preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantial gainful employment.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his scar, residuals of bayonet wound of the left thigh is being remanded due to a need for additional development and consideration under both muscle injury and skin disorder criteria.