Scars Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal was improperly placed in the AMA system and should be re-docketed under the Legacy system. The issues on appeal will be readjudicated, and a SOC must be issued for any issues the Veteran wishes to continue his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance by another person due to her service-connected disabilities, which include PTSD, urinary incontinence, migraines, pelvic inflammatory disease, irritable bowel syndrome, knee conditions, and sexual arousal disorder. The decision grants SMC based on this need.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for PTSD and for a compensable rating for a wrist scar. The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran before any decision could be made.

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the Veteran's left elbow scar. The right knee disability claim is being remanded due to inadequate examination and need for an addendum opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip disability, larynx disability, and scar of the lower abdomen has been reopened. The TDIU from September 18, 2017 to January 16, 2018 is granted.

The Veteran's right elbow scar is painful but stable and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7804 or DC 7805.,The Veteran's superficial and nonlinear scar of the right fourth finger is not painful, stable, and does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 7802.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and benefits have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims as they are not about service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records.,No effective date is provided as the appeal involves ongoing disability evaluations.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities is remanded. The Board requested a medical examination and opinion but found that the provided reports were not substantially compliant with their instructions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Board dismissed all issues on appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to the need to obtain relevant records from SSA and conduct VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for left ear scarring and an increased rating for left ear hearing loss due to additional evidence and procedural issues.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for epididymitis, testicular scars, and erectile dysfunction due to new evidence received after the last VA examination in September 2018. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was granted, but his claim for service connection itself remains denied.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted, but his claim for service connection itself remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, lower right back scar, lupus, left elbow tendonitis, right elbow tendonitis, spine condition, and neck condition are all denied. The Board finds that additional evidence is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's service connection claim for lupus requires further investigation as private treatment records need to be obtained.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to December 18, 2019 and service connection for perforated ear drum, ear scarring, running ear, and chronic otitis media. The decision is based on the lack of evidence linking these conditions to active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for his umbilical hernia and associated surgical scar due to additional evidence submitted by the Veteran. The VA will conduct further examinations to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran was granted TDIU for the period from January 1, 2017, but not earlier.,For the period from May 8, 2013, to December 31, 2016, the Veteran's employment did not meet the criteria for TDIU as his income exceeded the poverty threshold.

The Veteran's bilateral hand scars are related to his service, and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.