The Board denied service connection for a left side colostomy scar and stomach scar, as well as the claim for TDIU due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the scars or TDIU to active service.
The deciding factor: The medical opinions provided were against a finding of service connection, stating that the scars were not related to the Veteran's active service and diet did not contribute to the need for surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- left side colostomy scar, stomach scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 1, 2023
- Citation
- 23048263
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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).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a stomach scar but denied initial compensable ratings for back and right shoulder scars.
- Whole decision: Granted
The appeal to reopen claims for service connection for a left shoulder scar, back scar, and stomach scar is granted. The appeals to reopen the claims for service connection for back and stomach scars are denied.
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