Scars — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for lung scarring and remanded the other issues for further development.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of Hodgkin's lymphoma, scars secondary to Hodgkin's lymphoma, and vitiligo as secondary to Hodgkin's lymphoma, all based on the PACT Act.

The veteran was granted a disability evaluation of 40 percent for ventral hernia from April 22, 2024 to May 19, 2024 and 60 percent from May 19, 2024. The other claims were denied.

The Board remands the claim for a recurrent pulmonary disability to ensure that there is a complete record upon which to decide the claim, including obtaining a thorough and contemporaneous medical examination.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation, but denied an earlier effective date for prostatectomy residual scars. The reduction in the rating from 100 percent to 20 percent for prostate cancer residuals was upheld.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disability, right upper extremity neuropathy, left upper extremity neuropathy, and spinal fusion scar as the evidence did not support that these conditions began during active service or are related to an in-service injury.

The Board granted service connection for recurrent tinnitus, left ankle disability, and left lower ear scar but denied service connection for hair loss. The Board also denied initial compensable ratings for tinea pedis and rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for eligibility for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation due to not meeting the legal criteria.

The Board granted an effective date of January 7, 2011, for a 20 percent disability rating for degenerative disc disease with degenerative arthritis and February 13, 2012, for service connection for painful (tender) surgical scars of the lower back.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher rating for oropharyngeal cancer s/p surgical removal with residual scars, as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board granted an increased 30 percent rating for tension migraine from February 6, 2024, to March 13, 2024, and a 50 percent rating for sleep apnea. It denied all other claims.

The Board remands the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a urethral disorder, as it failed to obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and denied increased ratings for various disabilities including back, lower extremity radiculopathy, knee, facial scar, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's residuals, status post bilateral inguinal hernia repair and granted a 10 percent evaluation for surgical scars, status-post bilateral inguinal hernia repair.

The Board granted an initial 100 percent disability rating for the Veteran's abdominal aortic aneurysms, status-post AAA repair.

The Board granted an initial rating of 40 percent for the Veteran's eye condition, based on visual impairment in both eyes.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates, as well as service connection for various conditions.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, as well as initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for a scar under the right eye, an initial compensable rating for disfigurement due to a scar under the right eye, and an initial compensable rating for a left upper back scar.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person to afford the Veteran a VA examination.