Scars Board decisions

The Board previously denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of pregnancy and miscarriage. The Court has now ordered a remand due to incomplete records from her Vet Center treatment.

The Veteran's tinea cruris, left ankle scar, right shoulder strain, and degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder are granted service connection. The Veteran is also granted a rating in excess of 20 percent for his right shoulder strain.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus the Board grants a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's initial 10 percent rating for right hand finger laceration, residual scar is granted. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The remaining service connection claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of aggravation of hypertension during service, and that there was no evidence to show that any other conditions claimed by the Veteran had been aggravated by service.

The Veteran's valvular heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and left chest scar have been granted ratings. The valvular heart disease is rated at 60 percent from May 3, 2015 to August 28, 2017.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of left calf varicose vein disorder was granted. Service connection is also established for this condition. The claims for scar on mouth and nose, back disorder, and contact dermatitis were denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for residuals of meningitis was also denied due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate examinations and new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's right eye corneal scarring is not service-connected, and his left hip and knee degenerative joint disease are being reviewed to determine if they are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding her claims of service connection for various conditions, including burn scars of the face, depression and anxiety disorder, right knee condition, left knee condition, sarcoidosis, left hand condition, and facial twitches.,Effective date prior to January 21, 2014, for the grant of service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened and a new VA examination is required to determine the current severity of his service-connected residuals of gunshot wound, left scapula.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 50% disability rating for scars, residuals of acne vulgaris is denied as there was no evidence of worsening prior to the filing of his claim on February 9, 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 60 percent for right shoulder arthroplasty with scars and for TDIU due to inadequate VA examinations conducted in September 2009 and September 2013. The Veteran is required to be afforded new VA examinations to assess his current disability status.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's respiratory disability, including bibasilar scarring and atelectasis, is related to service due to asbestos exposure. However, the current opinion from the VA examiner does not provide adequate rationale for this conclusion. The case is being remanded for a new examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including TDIU, evaluation of PTSD and other conditions, service connection for hypertension, and tinnitus. The matters are being returned for additional development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and initial rating for his service-connected scars, status-post lobectomy. The case is being remanded to schedule a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development of medical records and a determination regarding the effective date for his peritoneal mesothelioma disability.

The Veteran's left thumb scar is granted service connection. The lumbar spine, bilateral foot, and ulcerative colitis conditions are remanded for further examination and opinion. The depression and insomnia issues are also remanded.