Scars Board decisions

The Board granted restoration of a 20 percent rating for lumbosacral spine strain from December 28, 2021, and granted service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to UTSRD and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities was granted.

The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD and denied ratings in excess of 50 percent for OSA, IBS, and headaches. The Board also granted service connection for right elbow, left wrist, neck, and left leg shin splints conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, service connection for alcohol use disorder, bilateral hearing loss, scar in left eye, and post traumatic residual pain pressure of right ear.

The Board remands the claims for a dental disorder and chin scar for further development, including scheduling VA examinations to determine their etiology.

The Board granted a 30% disability rating for breast cancer and denied higher ratings for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and a left chest scar, while remanding claims for earlier effective dates.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for anterior trunk scarring and denied service connection for colon cancer.

The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for the right dorsal hand scar at base of fifth metacarpal and denied a compensable evaluation for the fifth digit phalanx fracture.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claims for service connection for an upper back scar, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a skin condition, fatigue, hypertension, and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, loss of use of bodily organs, hair loss, hearing loss, and other conditions. Some claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities and denied increased ratings for existing conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hearing loss, TMJ, insomnia, penile condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, tinnitus, lower back pain, right wrist condition, and scars as further development is needed to obtain VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, as well as an initial compensable rating and effective date prior to August 10, 2022.

The Board remands the case to obtain a medical opinion regarding whether the Appellant was insane at the time of her misconduct leading to an other than honorable discharge, as this issue is inextricably intertwined with the claim for compensation for a scar of the anterior trunk, status post cesarean section.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar strain, a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of cholecystectomy, and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. A 20 percent rating was granted for laparotomy scars, abdomen.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's forehead and left forearm scars, as well as psoriasis, and also denied earlier effective dates for service connection of these conditions.

The Board remands the appeals to reopen claims of entitlement to service connection for a back scar and a stomach scar as new and material evidence has been received, but additional action is required due to an unaddressed hearing request.

The Veteran's right foot scar was granted a 10 percent disability rating from December 3, 2012, through December 19, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a left hamstring fascial defect status post-hamstring fasciotomy, and surgical scarring over the left hamstring. The Board also denied increased ratings for right and left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy.

The Board granted readjudication of the claim for service connection for PTSD, denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition claimed as PTSD, dismissed the claim for chronic sinusitis, and denied increased ratings for various scars and conditions.