The Board has denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected skin disability, which is currently rated at 30 percent. The condition involves intermittent outbreaks of psoriasis and dermatitis on both legs and elbows.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher evaluation as there are no indications of ulceration or extensive exfoliation/crusting, nor systemic or nervous manifestations related to the disability.
- Claimed conditions
- psoriasis, dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 18, 2001
- Citation
- 0122670
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