Scars Board decisions

The veteran's postoperative residuals of left ulna fracture with ulnar nerve transposition are granted a 50% evaluation. The other issues remain unresolved.

The veteran's initial claim for a compensable evaluation for his scar of the left antecubital fossa was granted, and he is currently receiving a 10 percent evaluation. The RO has also assigned separate evaluations for motor function disability (20%) and sensory loss (20%) of the left upper extremity.

The VA determined that the veteran's burn scar of the right forearm does not warrant a higher evaluation, as it is currently rated at 10 percent and meets the criteria for this rating based on its current manifestations.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, left leg disorder, lip scar, nose injury residuals, dental trauma residuals, and eye injury residuals. The evidence received since the last denial did not provide new or material information to reopen any of these claims.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current eye disability to his active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of shrapnel injury in the left eyebrow, residual scarring from a bullet wound in the left leg, and tinnitus. These conditions are considered resolved as they have been granted.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected low back scar is remanded due to the need for additional development. The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen his claim of service connection for a low back disorder is also remanded.

The veteran's service-connected multiple scars of the left upper arm and arthritis of the left knee are both granted. The veteran is currently receiving a 10 percent evaluation for his arthritis of the left knee.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD and denied his claims for service connection for PTSD, a scar over the right eye, and lumbar disc disease.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations due to incomplete development of records, including a German medical record that needs translation.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development, including compliance with VCAA requirements and a VA examination. The issues of service connection for a lower right spine disorder and an increased rating for a surgical scar of the right thigh are also being addressed.

The VA determined that the veteran's scar of the left elbow does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, head burn scars, and a compensable rating for residuals of a burn injury to the right arm. The evidence did not support these claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to verify his period of service and determine the etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to additional development and consideration of new evidence.

The veteran's shell fragment wound scars have been rated based on their characteristics and functional impact, with the neck scar receiving a higher rating due to its disfiguring nature.

The Board found that the veteran's death in May 1971 was not caused by a service-connected condition, and denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right eye scar, left shoulder arthritis, and left arm disability are all related to his military service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a certificate of eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing or necessary special home adaptations due to lack of evidence showing loss of use of one or both lower extremities.