Scars Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to May 11, 2015, for a separate 10 percent rating assigned for right foot disorders and scars based on allegations of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in prior rating decisions. The RO must adjudicate these claims and inform the Veteran of her appellate rights.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disability rating is 40 percent, which does not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU. The evidence does not support that his service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and his TDIU claim is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings and earlier effective dates were dismissed. The appeal seeking a TDIU prior to October 4, 2021, is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and no issues remain for decision.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals, left brachial plexus injury and left shoulder arthrofibrosis (exclusive of the period from August 16, 2016, until December 31, 2016, during which time a temporary total rating was assigned under 38 C.F.R. � 4.30) and denied a temporary total rating for left hallux valgus deformity after May 30, 2013. The Board also remanded the claim for a TDIU for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and knee conditions. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address these issues.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability has been granted an increased rating of 20 percent effective June 7, 2022. Service connection for a lumbar scar is also granted.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right foot disability warrants a 30 percent evaluation, and his painful right foot scar warrants a 10 percent evaluation. The right ankle strain issue is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including thalassemia/chronic microcytic anemia and shoulder conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his fatigue and shortness of breath.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for abdominal scars and prostate cancer residuals have been granted with effective dates of December 18, 2014.,Service connection has also been established for the Veteran's prostate cancer residuals. The effective date is set at December 18, 2015.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, compensable ratings for Right Ring Finger Surgical Scar and Right Finger Disability, and a rating greater than 10 percent for Back Disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a higher rating for left lower extremity neuropathy was denied as the disability is currently rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum available under VA regulations.,The Veteran's appeal regarding a higher rating for scars associated with degenerative disc disease to include IVDS with herniated disc and lumbar post laminectomy syndrome was also denied. The current rating of 10 percent is deemed sufficient.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew all claims related to service connection for various conditions, including a back disorder, weak voice, enlarged prostate, sleep difficulties, scars from cancer excisions, and cardiovascular issues. Service connection was granted for ischemic heart disease and Parkinson's disease due to radiation exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are deemed to be severe enough to prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, but additional development is needed for the TDIU claim. For SMC based on need for aid and attendance, further examination is required as the Veteran has not been provided with such an evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him incapable of securing or following a substantially gainful occupation from August 10, 2009, to July 24, 2010.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU on an extraschedular basis from February 2, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to constipation, and the right wrist scars were not painful or unstable. The TDIU claim was remanded due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's employment status.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection was not granted for chest pains, dizziness, sleep disability, memory loss, scars other than facial scar, or skin disability.