Scars Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for a post surgical scar, removal of a capillary hemangioma. The claim for low back disorder is pending and will be remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for examinations.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his scar of the left parietal area, finding that it does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of shell fragment wounds to his right shoulder and right hip and thigh, finding that these conditions are related to his combat service in World War II. The veteran is also presumed to have incurred tinnitus during his military service.

The Board has received notification from the appellant that they wish to withdraw their appeal. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The veteran's service-connected scar, residual of a head injury, is characterized by a size of five centimeters by three centimeters and warrants a 10 percent disability rating under the current regulations.

The Board has determined that the veteran became unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities as of September 15, 1992. The effective date for the TDIU is set at September 15, 1992.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his conditions do not prevent him from engaging in substantial and gainful employment.

The Board found that the veteran's left forearm scar existed prior to his military service and was not aggravated by such service. The arthritis of the lumbar spine is related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's claims for an increased evaluation and secondary service connection are being remanded to allow for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected residuals of head injury with skull/sinus fractures and brain concussion with dementia and anxiety. Additionally, a separate 10 percent evaluation is assigned for his scarring of the face, right supraorbital area.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The bilateral eye disability remains at a 50 percent rating, sinusitis is not compensable, and scars of the nose and face are rated as noncompensable.

The veteran seeks increased evaluations for service-connected conditions and service connection for various other disorders. The Board finds that further development is needed to address the relationship between her claimed conditions and active service, as well as any new evidence submitted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left hand scar warrants a rating of 10 percent, and his claim for service connection for skin rash of the feet is reopened. However, there are no specific ratings assigned or effective dates provided in this decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's TDIU claim must be remanded due to the need for further medical evaluation and consideration of his service-connected disabilities, including a left knee condition. The RO is instructed to obtain all relevant VA treatment records and schedule the veteran for an appropriate examination.

The Board denied the claim for an increased rating for residuals of a left thigh scar, finding that the appellant's other leg problems cause his inability to move freely.,The Board also found that the appellant is not in need of regular aid and attendance or being housebound due to service-connected disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and for a scar on his face and neck, with no assigned rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pilonidal cyst, which pre-existed service and was aggravated by active military service, warrants service connection for residuals from its surgical removal (i.e., a scar).

The Board has granted service connection for genital herpes and residual scars from Cesarian sections, secondary to genital herpes. The veteran's current diagnosis of herpes is linked to her in-service treatment, leading to multiple cesarian sections.