Scars Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected right knee and scar disabilities were remanded due to the possibility of increased severity since their last examination in May 2017. Additional VA examinations are needed to assess current symptomatology and disability levels.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disability and an initial compensable rating for a left ankle scar. The Veteran's bilateral flat feet were granted a 50% rating effective May 7, 2022.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy and scars related to injuries sustained in service.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded due to deficiencies in the April 2018 VA medical opinion and need for an addendum opinion from an appropriate clinician, preferably an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor).

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of bilateral knee condition due to the appellant's withdrawal. The remaining issues were remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination for the right ankle disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and adjudication due to issues with obtaining necessary medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, neck condition, right shoulder condition, and carpal tunnel in the right hand, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for left wrist disorder, condyloma acuminate, bilateral elbow disorders, and bilateral hand disorders have been dismissed. The Veteran is now service-connected for bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral hallux valgus, and a painful scar related to his service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Veteran's right little finger disability is rated at the maximum allowed under Diagnostic Code 5227, and his left leg scar is rated as a 10 percent rating due to instability. Both ratings are denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his service-connected right hand, left knee, and right knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations. The initial rating for jagged scar, right hand lateral palm prior to January 23, 2017 is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU. The case is remanded to determine if he qualifies for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings due to inadequate reasons or bases in the January 2021 decision. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations to assess his current severity of service-connected right elbow scar, skin disability, and duodenal ulcer.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, tinnitus, head injury/TBI, and residual head injury scar have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection has been granted for all four conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to April 9, 2014. From April 9, 2014, the Veteran is in receipt of a combined disability rating of 100 percent, which moots any TDIU claim.

The Veteran's service-connected mental disabilities, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional evidence. The Veteran's foot disorders, hypertension, sleep apnea, and left shoulder scar are all under review.

The Veteran's chicken pox scars are rated at a 10 percent rating, effective from the date of claim. The scars meet the criteria for one characteristic of disfigurement (surface contour elevation or depression on palpation).

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including for a TDIU rating. The appeal remains in the legacy system due to an increase in the rating for herniated lumbar disc L3.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hysterectomy, miscarriage, and migraines to include as a result of herbicide exposure due to insufficient evidence regarding her alleged exposures.