The Veteran's initial increased disability ratings for keloids were granted, with specific ratings assigned based on the severity of his symptoms and the areas affected. The Veteran received a 30 percent rating for painful scars from December 30, 2009 to August 15, 2013, and another 30 percent rating from November 13, 2017. A separate 10 percent rating was granted for scars of the head, face or neck from August 15, 2013 to November 13, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's keloid disabilities were rated based on their severity and affected areas as per VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- keloids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2021
- Citation
- 21005768
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the rating decision on appeal. The VA examinations and opinions obtained were inadequate as they did not address whether the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service, including exposure to burn pits or other toxins.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, hair loss, and keloids were denied. The Board found no current hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes and dismissed the claim for hair loss and keloids due to concurrent election issues.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for hair loss and keloids due to a procedural defect, as it was already docketed under another case number.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for lumbosacral spine disorder and keloids due to insufficient evidence. Additional medical opinions are needed to determine if these conditions were incurred in service.
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