The veteran's claims for increased ratings were partially granted. The rating for psoriasis with eczema craquele was increased to 30% from May 11, 2000. The rating for right CTS and left ankle sprain remained at noncompensable (10%) levels. The veteran's claim for an increased rating of her left CTS was granted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's psoriasis with eczema craquele improved to a level that warranted a 30% rating from May 11, 2000 onwards, but the other conditions remained at noncompensable levels due to lack of significant improvement or additional symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Psoriasis with eczema craquele, Right CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), Left ankle sprain, Left CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 12, 2002
- Citation
- 0209676
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