Scars Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for left inguinal scar, residuals of testicular cancer status post left orchidectomy, and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board is remanding the claims for a compensable rating for right hip surgical scar, an increased rating for left hip limited extension, an increased rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy, and an increased rating for thoracic syrinx with degenerative disc disease due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for the sternal surgical scar and a 100 percent disability rating for left lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD).

The Veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 60 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) from August 19, 2009, and earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA. The claim for SMC based on housebound status was denied.

The Board granted an effective date of May 2, 2012 for the post-surgical scar, left eye, but denied earlier effective dates and higher disability ratings.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions as there was no appealable decision from the February 6, 2024, deferred rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to duty to assist errors and the need for a medical examination under the PACT Act.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for perirectal abscess and fistula, scar, painful perianal region/gluteal cleft, and hemorrhoids.

The Board dismissed the appeal of proposals to sever service connection for ischemic heart disease, left forearm anterior scar, mid sternum scar, hypertension, and hypothyroidism due to a lack of justiciable case or controversy.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for a left lower leg scar, as there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury related to these conditions.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis but denied compensable ratings for right and left foot surgical scars.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including arteriosclerotic heart disease and PTSD, preclude him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable evaluation or an earlier effective date.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, higher initial ratings, and a compensable rating for various conditions, finding no basis to grant any of these requests.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, as well as a compensable rating for the linear scar on the right index finger.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left breast cancer and residual scars, status post breast mastectomy to obtain an opinion under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022 (PACT Act) due to the Veteran's presumed exposure to burn pits during her service in Iraq and Kuwait.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation of thoracic outlet syndrome with left shoulder involvement, dismissed an appeal regarding a proposed reduction in the evaluation of thoracic outlet syndrome with right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and denied earlier effective dates for service connection for scar, right upper extremity, as well as claims for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for basal cell carcinoma and a residual scar of the posterior neck, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected basal cell carcinoma. The appeal for an earlier effective date for prostate cancer was dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and headaches, granted a 20 percent rating for dry eye syndrome, and denied a compensable rating for left eye chorioretinal scar and a higher rating for major depressive disorder.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings for scars of the right foot, right ankle, and left foot due to insufficient evidence.