Scars Board decisions

Service connection for PTSD was denied as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD.,The rating in excess of 10 percent for painful right shoulder surgical scar and separate compensable rating for a right shoulder surgical scar were both denied due to lack of evidence supporting higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete or inadequate medical opinions, and for additional development related to substitution requests and records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for acne with scarring and OSA due to insufficient medical opinions regarding aggravation of the conditions during service.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain updated VA treatment records and conduct an examination for untouched color photographs of the Veteran's service-connected scar, status-post removal of sebaceous cyst.

The Board has found that the AOJ did not substantially comply with prior remand directives and requires addendum opinions regarding whether the Veteran's substance abuse disorder is at least as likely as not aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected scar, post pilonidal cystectomy and right knee osteoarthritis are being remanded for new VA examinations to determine the current severity of her conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for hernia, surgical scar associated with a hernia repair, left knee condition, and bilateral hand condition due to incomplete VA examinations. The Veteran's service treatment records and lay statements are considered in determining whether her conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss/tinnitus, skin cancer, scars, and headaches, have prevented him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment for the entire period on appeal. The Board has granted TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected residual scarring from a laceration to the left foot does not meet the criteria for an increased rating, as it does not manifest deep, painful, or unstable scar.

The Veteran's shell fragment wounds in the lumbar spine area are rated at 40 percent, effective August 17, 2010. The scars are rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and bilateral hearing loss have been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied due to lack of a verified stressor event. The right inguinal hernia surgical scar received a non-compensable rating from November 8, 2016 to June 17, 2022 and is currently being remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, right knee disability, and right knee scar have been granted service connection. The TDIU issue is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected hernia scar is not rated as compensable, but his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been established based on in-service noise exposure. Service connection for tinnitus was denied due to the examiner's finding that it was less likely than not related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer of the head and nose, scarring of the head and nose, and TDIU due to issues with previous VA examinations/opinions. The case is being returned for new addendum opinions from a dermatologist.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anemia, left eye scar, and a compensable rating for right hand 4th digit scar have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD were denied due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for TBI with focal injury and service connection for residual scars of the head has been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran's attorney.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for broken ribs residuals was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show a current disability related to the ribs.,Service connection was granted for scars of the trachea and chest, with all reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the service-connected disabilities granted in his December 2015 rating decision. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to verify the dates of active-duty service prior to September 23, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating and SMC based on loss of use of the left foot was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for actual loss of use of the foot.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders did not meet the criteria for higher staged initial ratings.,The Veteran's bilateral knee conditions did not meet the criteria for higher staged initial ratings.