The veteran is entitled to compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for keloid scars resulting from VA coronary artery bypass graft surgery in April 1999, but the claims for stomach infections and a higher rating for chronic epididymitis are remanded.
The deciding factor: The formation of keloid scars was an unforeseeable event, while the stomach infections may be related to the surgical incisions. The veteran's chronic epididymitis requires further examination due to inaccuracies in the previous medical history provided by the VA examiner.
- Claimed conditions
- keloid scars, stomach infections (likely localized to surgical incisions), chronic epididymitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2009
- Citation
- 0900565
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for chronic epididymitis and erectile dysfunction was dismissed as the issues have been fully resolved in favor of the Veteran.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of August 1, 2013, for the award of service connection for various conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for folliculitis, inguinal abscess, and other conditions, and remanded claims for rash, tinea cruris, and keloid scars. The 30 percent rating for acanthosis nigricans, diabetic dermopathy, and necrobiosis lipoidica was restored.
- Granted
The Veteran's keloid scars are residuals of his shaving condition, which is etiologically related to his time in service. The Board has granted the claim for service connection.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.