The veteran's psoriasis has been rated at 10% and is now increased to 30%. The condition involves more than 40 percent of exposed surfaces or the entire body, but not constantly.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report noted that topical steroids and immunosuppressive medication were used for six weeks or more during a 12-month period, meeting the criteria for a 30% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7816.
- Claimed conditions
- psoriasis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0605496
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a new examination to more accurately assess the severity of the Veteran's psoriasis, as the previous assessment did not consider all areas affected and recent photographs.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeals for higher initial ratings for psoriasis, and these claims are dismissed.
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