The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran had psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis, but no severe symptoms warranting a higher rating. For his hiatal hernia with GERD, the Board found mild symptoms which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The right knee injury was rated based on residual instability post-surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Hiatal Hernia with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Right Knee Injury with Torn Medial Meniscus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 16, 2001
- Citation
- 0113715
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