Scars Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a pre-decisional error in not considering the possibility of a TDIU based solely on his service-connected lobectomy, which could potentially entitle him to SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Veteran's initial rating for scar, left lower extremity, residual of tarsal tunnel surgery was denied as the service-connected scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7802.,The Veteran's initial rating for tarsal tunnel syndrome, left lower extremity, is remanded due to inadequate examination prior to the April 2020 decision.

The Veteran's left knee scars are being remanded for a VA examination to determine their severity, as the current evaluations do not consider all relevant criteria.

The Veteran's initial rating for scar, left lower extremity, residual of tarsal tunnel surgery was denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7802.,The Veteran's initial rating for tarsal tunnel syndrome, left lower extremity, is remanded due to inadequate examination prior to the April 2020 decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information in a previous VA examination, specifically regarding whether the Veteran's difficulty in depth perception can be measured as a decrease in visual acuity, impairment of visual field, or impairment of muscle function.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no final decision could be made on the merits of his claims.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his claims, and a new examination is needed to determine if any left ankle disability is related to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to a lack of clarity regarding which service-connected disabilities are causing his need for assistance. The case is now pending further examination and clarification.

The Veteran's service-connected left breast scar was not shown to meet the criteria for a rating greater than 10 percent prior to January 12, 2017.,From January 12, 2017, the Veteran's service connected right and left breast scars were rated as two painful or unstable post lumpectomy scars, with no more than three painful or unstable scars. The criteria for a rating greater than 20 percent have not been met.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his PTSD and physical conditions like shoulder and back scarring, do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear at a VA examination. The VA will schedule him for an appropriate clinician to determine the current severity of his service-connected respiratory disability, including pulmonary function testing (PFT).

The Veteran's claims for service connection of right knee disability, inguinal hernia, and scar on left groin are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his painful head and left finger scars was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7804, which governs painful scars.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his head scars was also denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7800, which governs scars of the head, face, and neck.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU as his service-connected disabilities, in combination, did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous remand directives and the need for a VA muscle examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to new VA medical records and examinations, as well as a need for another VA scars examination and another VA foot conditions examination.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of December 1, 2008 for the grant of a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU). The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment since December 1, 2008.

The Board has remanded the case for referral to the Director of Compensation for consideration of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and initial compensable evaluations are being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. Specifically, VA treatment records from the VA Outpatient Clinic in Conroe, Texas need to be obtained.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder condition and associated scars were denied, with the effective date being September 14, 2020.