The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for psoriasis, finding that the veteran's psoriasis did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The issue of evaluating acne vulgaris was not addressed as it is separate from the main claim.
The deciding factor: The veteran's psoriasis has been clinically demonstrated to meet the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation based on its active nature and extent, but does not warrant an increase in evaluation due to lack of symptoms such as visible or palpable tissue loss, gross distortion or asymmetry, or exceptionally repugnant deformity.
- Claimed conditions
- acne vulgaris (face, chest, back, neck), psoriasis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 7, 2003
- Citation
- 0304105
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