Scars Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, and various finger disabilities were denied. Claims related to foot disabilities were remanded.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for bilateral metatarsalgia was denied. The issues regarding ratings for hallux valgus and service connection for psychiatric disorders due to MST were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's request for an increased disability rating for tinnitus was denied. The evaluations for a painful scar, right ankle issues, and service connection for cardiovascular disease were remanded.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for several claims but granted a 20 percent disability rating for bilateral dry eye syndrome.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder (MDD).

The veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions were denied. However, the veteran was granted an initial 10 percent disability rating for a right hand scar and an initial 20 percent disability rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity.

The Board denied all claims, including service connection for various disabilities and earlier effective dates for granted service connections.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residual scars was denied, but an increased rating of 30 percent for painful scars was granted.

The Board dismissed the claim for neuro-behavioral effects due to procedural defects. All other issues related to service connection and rating for various conditions were remanded for further adjudication.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings for several conditions. It remanded the claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids with skin tag and cervical strain.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected prostate cancer residuals was granted, with the effective date set to August 23, 2010.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to November 12, 2022, for service connection of several conditions. The earliest effective date allowed by law is November 12, 2022.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for gastritis with GERD and H. Pylori infection, as well as for a forehead scar.

The Board denied service connection for left wrist disability, IBS, right wrist disability, and an increased rating for a scar on the left hand. It remanded decisions on bilateral flat feet and sinusitis.

The appeal for a compensable rating for left leg scars is remanded. The Board needs more information to reconcile conflicting medical findings.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of February 10, 1982 for service connection for multiple conditions related to traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Board dismissed the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as moot because the veteran already has a combined 100 percent rating.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all extremities and various issues related to coronary artery disease (CAD) and surgical scar. The Veteran was not diagnosed with the claimed conditions, and the evidence did not support the claims.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran died while it was pending.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted. The effective date is April 14, 2022.