The Veteran's urticaria was denied a compensable evaluation prior to August 18, 2016, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter. The Board found that the condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on its frequency or severity.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed no use of antihistamines or sympathomimetics, which are required for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7825.
- Claimed conditions
- Urticaria
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 22, 2018
- Citation
- 18128359
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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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