The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a scar on his back, hypertension as secondary to PTSD, and increased ratings for PTSD. The claim for service connection for a scar was reopened based on new evidence, but the other claims were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the veteran had a scar on his back due to service, or that his hypertension was caused by PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- scar on the back
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 8, 2007
- Citation
- 0735163
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for neurological impairment of the left lower extremity, and denied earlier effective dates for multiple service-connected conditions. The claims for increased evaluations were also denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service treatment records are incomplete and has ordered a remand to obtain additional VA medical records. The Board also ordered VA examinations to determine if the Veteran has each of his claimed disabilities, including whether any preexisting conditions were aggravated by service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for severance of service connection and a compensable rating for scars have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded cases regarding his lumbar spine, left knee, right knee, and TDIU.
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