The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for psoriasis and a liver disorder on secondary basis due to his pre-existing psoriasis. The claim for reopening of the psoriasis claim was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a direct link between the veteran's current conditions and military service, nor could it be determined that the veteran's psoriasis caused or aggravated his liver disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- psoriasis, liver disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 7, 2004
- Citation
- 0414663
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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