Scars Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and residuals of a cystectomy scar due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The Board found no evidence of service-connected PTSD, facial scars, or a low back condition. The veteran's headaches were not linked to his active military service.

The veteran has withdrawn their appeal, so the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, warranting a total rating for compensation purposes.

The veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for facial scars of the forehead and right cheek was denied because he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination.

The veteran's service-connected multiple burn scars are currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds no evidence to warrant a higher rating.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for low back strain and bilateral inguinal repair scars, finding that there was no evidence of additional functional loss or impairment warranting a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an effective date prior to April 30, 1996 and entitlement to temporary total disability ratings due to lack of entitlement under the law.

The VA has determined that there is no evidence of a compensable disability for the veteran's scars, and thus denied his claim.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and secondary service connection were denied. The claim for secondary service connection of coronary artery disease was found to be not well-grounded.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for an effective date prior to March 16, 1998, for increased evaluations of his service-connected gunshot wound residuals are well grounded. The RO is directed to obtain medical records and readjudicate the claim.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected corneal scar of the left eye and right knee disorder were denied by the RO. The evidence did not show any significant impairment or symptoms related to these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a VA clothing allowance because the Chief Medical Director or designee certified that physician-prescribed medication for his service-connected pruritus ani with history of hemorrhoids does not cause irreparable damage to his outergarmets.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to support the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a laceration of the left thumb, including a scar and decreased tactile sensation, as well as scars on the right side of his head. The claim is denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing or a home adaptation grant due to his service-connected disabilities not meeting the regulatory requirements.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The RO assigned a separate 10 percent rating for headaches, but the Board found no evidence of prostrating migraines warranting higher evaluation. A 10 percent rating was also assigned for residuals of injury to the left forehead with scar.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected scar is remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for the scar below the left eye as the residual of the removal of a basal cell carcinoma, finding that it is likely related to disease or injury incurred in service.

The Board denied reopening of the claim for service connection for headaches and a rating in excess of 10 percent for postoperative right scrotal scar due to lack of new and material evidence. The veteran's argument that the decision was based on an incorrect test (Hodge v. West) is not valid as Hodge was decided after the Board's decision.

The VA denied a compensable evaluation for the veteran's residual scar, status-post excision of a pilonidal cyst. The VA found that there was no evidence of ulceration or poorly nourished scars, and the slight numbness did not limit function.