Scars Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the submission of a VA Form 10182, which was not appropriate for his legacy system appeals. The AOJ must issue an SOC and allow the Veteran to file a substantive appeal if he wishes to continue his appeal under the legacy appeals system.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been resolved in full with a grant of benefits. The remaining issues have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions.

The Veteran's surgeries for eyelid issues did not result in additional disability due to carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on the part of VA. The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and TDIU.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death before a decision could be made.

The Board has granted a single 10 percent disability rating for service-connected painful scars on the left hand and left thigh, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for a residual hydrocelectomy scar under DC 7802 or a rating in excess of 10 percent under DC 7804 were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings based on the criteria provided.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings related to his right knee, left knee and left knee scar are being remanded due to the need for further evidence regarding the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's hepatitis disability. The Veteran is also seeking a compensable rating for his varicocele and varicocele surgical scar, which requires further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral retinal scars with left eye maculopathy and pseudophakia are currently rated at 30 percent since March 23, 2020. Prior to this date, the disability was not considered disabling enough for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn his appeal in its entirety.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the effective dates of service connection for various conditions, including stab wound residuals, abdominal scars, and PTSD. The Veteran's claims are also remanded for a VA examination to assess his PTSD.

The Board has granted revision of the November 1982 rating decision that continued a 10 percent disability rating for multiple residual shell fragment wound scars, and implicitly denied separate ratings for four individual painful scars. The decision finds clear and unmistakable error in not assigning four separate 10 percent ratings for the Veteran's painful scars.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow any form of substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for traumatic amputation of the left fifth digit and associated scar, as well as right ankle modified Brostrom ligament repair, were denied. The evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Board denied all claims for increased ratings for the Veteran's knee disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for scars on the face, neck and scalp, right lower extremity scarring, and back scarring were denied. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were not met at any time.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities have resulted in a loss of use of both legs, warranting higher level SMC.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to bilateral foot conditions, hearing loss, right hip disability, right hip scar, left hip disability, and left foot disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been remanded due to the need for further development. The right ankle disability, including its complications such as arthritis and instability, remains under review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development and evaluation, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities and any complications from VA treatment. The Veteran is seeking increased ratings or compensation for various conditions related to his military service.