The veteran's claims for increased ratings for psoriasis with seborrheic dermatitis and various forms of psoriatic arthritis were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran's conditions warranted a higher rating based on the severity or extent of his symptoms, which was consistent with the current disability evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- psoriasis with seborrheic dermatitis, psoriatic arthritis of the right shoulder, psoriatic arthritis of the left shoulder, psoriatic arthritis of the right elbow, psoriatic arthritis of the left elbow, psoriatic arthritis of the right wrist, psoriatic arthritis of the left wrist, psoriatic arthritis of the hands, psoriatic arthritis of the right hip, psoriatic arthritis of the left hip, psoriatic arthritis of the right knee, psoriatic arthritis of the left knee, psoriatic arthritis of the right ankle, psoriatic arthritis of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 15, 2007
- Citation
- 0735954
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0735954.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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