Scars Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's right ankle and right lower extremity neuropathy disabilities. The Veteran is also seeking an increased rating for her right foot disability, which may be impacted by her neuropathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a defective dental bridge, finding that there was no evidence of VA negligence or fault in causing any additional disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action due to inadequate examinations and because of the possibility that the Veteran's ankle disability may affect his ability to work, which is relevant to the TDIU claim. The issues include a higher rating for an ankle fracture and scars, as well as a TDIU determination.

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

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and forehead scar do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during Vietnam service. The scar of the lumbar spine remains denied, and hypothyroidism and hepatitis C are remanded for further review.,An initial compensable rating for scarring head to toe is denied, and an acquired psychiatric disorder claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not precluded him from substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions did not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the 's' rate due to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder unspecified depression, which causes him to be likely precluded from substantial and gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as the evidence is insufficient to determine his employment history and educational background.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as the Board finds that there may be pathology beyond what is contemplated by the schedular criteria and which may interfere with his employment opportunities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, thus the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a keloid scar on the chest and right shoulder disability, but remanded the issue of service connection for prostate disability to include residuals of prostate cancer.

The Veteran's service-connected painful scars, bilateral inguinal hernia repair residuals have been granted an increased rating to 10 percent effective September 14, 2011.,The Veteran’s initial evaluation for anxiety disorder prior to January 2, 2019 remains remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to physical limitations.

The Board has determined that the July 19, 1960 rating decision assigning an initial noncompensable rating for residuals of right fourth metacarpal fracture with post-arthroplasty scar is remanded due to a lack of complete service treatment records at the time of the determination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left ankle disability and posttraumatic headaches, have led to his inability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has ordered further development of the employment history and requested information from SSA.

The Veteran's right ring finger disability, including degenerative joint disease and scar, is being remanded for further evaluation. His claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is also being remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the initial rating issue.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his right shoulder disability and TDIU have been remanded due to inadequate examination reports and the need for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has granted a rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's scars associated with his left wrist injury, finding that three painful scars meet the criteria under DC 7804. The Veteran already receives a separate rating for sensory loss in his left hand.