Scars Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased ratings was denied. The Board found no evidence of a right arm disability during the period on appeal, thus denying service connection.,For his scar condition, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there were no disabling effects other than limited motion with overhead activities.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial compensable rating for right shoulder scars and left knee scar, as well as service connection for a bilateral eye disability due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran needs to be afforded VA examinations to determine the current severity of his disabilities and their etiology.

The Board denied an increased disability rating for the right foot disability, but granted a 10 percent disability rating for the service-connected right foot scars. The decision is based on the current state of evidence and does not address any specific conditions or exposure basis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to deficiencies in the medical opinion and need for a new examination.

The Board has decided that the December 2021 rating decision did not properly address the issue of attorney fees based on past-due benefits, and thus requires a remand to correct this procedural error.

The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to March 13, 2020, was dismissed as moot because he had a 100% rating for asbestosis and no other service-connected disabilities at that time.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal before a hearing could be held.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and a need for further medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of skin cancer excision scars, bilateral hearing loss, and multiple noncompensable disabilities are dismissed. The Board also remanded the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected hypertension, as well as his claims for arthritis of various joints.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, low back disability, left forearm scar, cervical spine strain, and left ankle sprain due to incomplete opinions. The Veteran's lay statements regarding onset of his disabilities are not credible.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for rotator cuff and bicipital tendon repair with degenerative arthritis, right shoulder; shoulder strain, left; and surgical scars, right shoulder are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess current severity.

The Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits were restored for 35 days and reimbursed $1,764.00 due to improper withholding of benefits in FY 2012 and 2013.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar spine disability, a compensable rating for scars associated with lumbar spine disability, and a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities prior to June 8, 2021. The AOJ must consider new evidence received after the issuance of the June 2019 SOC.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone did not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to January 24, 2019.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, satisfied with the assigned 30 percent evaluation for total left knee replacement with scar.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine an appropriate disability rating for the Veteran's facial scars, which are associated with her service-connected urticaria with allergic dermatitis. The current ratings have been granted and will remain in effect until further notice.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to incomplete records, conflicting evidence, and need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus on or at any time after February 16, 2011 has been withdrawn. The earlier effective date claims for scars and tinnitus have been granted.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for service-connected residuals of one scar on the chin with one characteristic of disfigurement (Diagnostic Code 7800) and painful residuals of one scar on the chin (Diagnostic Code 7804) is remanded.

The Veteran's application to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for a heart disability was denied as new and material evidence was not received.,Service connection for a right lower extremity muscle disability was denied due to lack of diagnosed condition.,An increased rating in excess of 10 percent for hemorrhoids was denied as there is no evidence of persistent bleeding or anemia.,A compensable rating for the service-connected surgical scar, right knee, was denied as there are no disabling effects not considered under Diagnostic Codes 7800-04.

The Veteran's partial amputation of the left long, ring, and little fingers is granted a 30 percent rating. The right pectoral area scar and scars on the left hand are denied as not compensable.