Scars Board decisions

The Board has determined that service connection for the aggravation of a tender scar on the right foot should be restored, as there was clear and unmistakable error in the original February 1992 decision.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed substantially to his death, and he is entitled to DIC benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1310.

The veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes as his combined schedular evaluation is less than 100 percent.

The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for chronic infectious folliculitis and denied any increase in the evaluation for keloid scar, neck.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his scar and facial scars were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's appeal for an increased rating for her service-connected left foot calcaneal bursitis as she withdrew her appeal in December 1998.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim is well grounded and VA has a duty to assist in its development. The appellant presented medical evidence linking his current disabilities, including bronchiectasis, to his service-connected pneumonia.

The Board has granted increased ratings of 10 percent for the veteran's service-connected scar, left upper arm, with retained foreign body and chondromalacia patella, right. These conditions are rated based on their direct impact without any presumption or secondary connection.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the currently assigned ratings were appropriate based on the evidence presented.

The veteran's appeal was denied for entitlement to a total disability evaluation based upon individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities. The RO requested additional medical evidence and scheduled the veteran for examinations.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound status, as his condition is primarily due to nonservice-connected conditions.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for appendectomy scar with umbilical hernia is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of evidence.

The veteran's claims for service connection for cerebral concussion with headaches, a residual SFW scar on the scalp, and cervical arthritis were not well-grounded. The VA found no evidence of these conditions in service or within one year post-service discharge.

The RO denied service connection for PTSD, residuals of a right knee injury, and a scar on the left middle finger.

The RO denied service connection for PTSD, residuals of a right knee injury, and a scar on the left middle finger.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a neck injury, including a fracture and scars. The evidence submitted since 1986 did not provide new or material information to support the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran is not entitled to an effective date earlier than January 14, 1999 for his service connection and compensation for a right ear scar and degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a shrapnel wound to the left wrist and an injury to muscle group II in his right axilla, are currently rated at their maximum levels. The scars on his feet and leg do not meet criteria for any additional evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran's general medical conditions of the right leg, including arthritis of the right knee and a scar on the right leg, were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the veteran's current hearing loss disability is related to in-service noise exposure. The issue of residuals of a head injury with a scar remains pending as it is not addressed by the decision.