Scars — all decisions

The Board denied initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for left thumb status-post ORIF, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis of the hands, and panic disorder. Service connection was also denied for chronic sinusitis.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of February 25, 2020, for the award of service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease and scar, status post CABG procedure.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability (manifested as plantar fasciitis, hammertoes, and hallux valgus) is service-connected. Bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for an increased rating and initial compensable rating due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of his right knee disability and associated scars.

The Board denied service connection for a liver disorder and kidney disorder, while remanding claims for service connection for cardiomyopathy, right lower extremity disorder, left lower extremity disorder, hypertension, systemic lupus erythematosus, diverticulosis in the sigmoid colon, and left nose scar status post basal cell carcinoma removal.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral knee degenerative joint disease and right shoulder DJD, but denied service connection for a compensable rating for scar, right bunionectomy, bilateral hearing loss (BHL), and right radiculopathy.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and residual scars of the anterior trunk, as well as additional special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board denied service connection for all the claimed conditions as there was no evidence of a current disability at any point during the claims period or shortly prior to the claim being filed.

The Board granted service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, aortic aneurysm repair with heart disease, peripheral neuropathy, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction, effective April 14, 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantial, gainful employment, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is granted.

The Board granted service connection for left foot bunionectomy residuals and scars, but denied a higher rating for right foot bunionectomy residuals and chronic sinusitis. The issues of service connection for hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral tinnitus, respiratory disability, and enlarged tonsils were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded several claims for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a liver disorder and kidney disorder, while remanding claims for cardiomyopathy, right lower extremity disorder, left lower extremity disorder, hypertension, systemic lupus erythematosus, diverticulosis in the sigmoid colon, and left nose scar status post basal cell carcinoma removal.

The appeal for a rating higher than 10 percent for left achilles tendonitis was dismissed due to an impermissible concurrent election, and the claim for tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of a disability picture outside the norm.

The Board granted service connection for a scar of the right foot and an evaluation of 10 percent, and no greater, effective September 14, 2022, for left knee instability. Other claims were denied or dismissed.

The veteran's appeal requests were denied as they were not timely filed, and good cause was not shown to extend the time for filing.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for initial increased ratings for thoracolumbar spine arthritis, cervical spine arthritis, bilateral lower extremity femoral radiculopathy, and a scar.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left ankle disorder, bilateral knee disorder, scars, and left shoulder disorder as there was no evidence of current disabilities during or related to active service.

The Board denied service connection for scars residual of dog bite right hand, dermatitis, right shoulder and adhesive/latex skin allergy, infertility, residuals of left ovary dermoid cyst surgery with scars, and complete loss of sense of smell (Phantosmia).

The Board denied service connection for a scar resulting from the removal of a cyst on the right upper extremity, finding that there was no credible evidence supporting the claim.