Scars Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an extension of time to file a Board Appeal request, dismissing the attempted appeals.

The Board remands the claims for an initial compensable rating and evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right femur fracture s/p ORIF surgery, as a new examination is needed to provide adequate range of motion testing during flare-ups and repeated use over time.

The Board granted the effective date of April 5, 2002, for the award of service connection for various disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/housebound status due to a lack of evidence showing that her service-connected disabilities rendered her in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound.

The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for the Veteran's back scar and remanded issues related to increased ratings for lumbar spine, left knee, and radiculopathy disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied initial compensable disability ratings for various scars, inguinal hernia, and other conditions. The issues related to lumbar discogenic pain with bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, thoracic spine pain, adjustment disorder, alcohol use disorder, right clavicle facture, and left hand boxer's fracture were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding that the evidence did not support a higher or compensable rating for any of the conditions on appeal.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for increased ratings due to a need for additional development, including VA examinations and clarification of the Veteran's wishes regarding his claims.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the service connection of a left knee disability and a lower back scar, while remanding other claims including higher ratings for various disabilities.

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for coronary artery disease from September 1, 2020 to February 22, 2021 and denied earlier effective dates for the assignment of a 100 percent rating for coronary artery bypass surgery and service connection for an anterior chest scar.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU, as the evidence did not support higher ratings or unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected right forearm conditions, finding that the current 10 percent ratings were appropriate based on painful motion and limitation of flexion and pronation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for a facial scar on the skin of glabella and service connection for a traumatic brain injury.

The Board reinstated the 70% rating for PTSD and denied a compensable rating for the right laceration scar associated with right hand Dupuytren's contracture with post-traumatic arthritis of the index finger.

The Board granted an initial compensable rating of 50 percent for service-connected acne, facial scarring, effective December 16, 2013.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for increased disability ratings for various service-connected conditions, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable rating or service connection for any of the conditions appealed.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a recurrent sleep disability to include obstructive sleep apnea, and ratings for atrial fibrillation and a right groin scar due to unverified periods of active duty with the Florida Air National Guard.

The Veteran's service connection for left neck scar was granted, while the claims for left sciatic radicular pain, hypoesthesia, paresthesia of the left lower extremity, right ankle pain, and right wrist and hand pain were denied.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied it for bilateral hearing loss. Other claims were remanded for further development.