The Veteran's psoriasis is rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted under either the old or new regulations.,For his other trauma and stress related disorder, the Veteran seeks an increased rating to 50 percent. The Board finds that the evidence does not support such a rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's psoriasis has been rated as noncompensable under both old and new regulations due to its limited impact on his body and skin areas affected.,For the other trauma and stress related disorder, the Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating of 50 percent, as the symptoms do not meet or approximate such severity.
- Claimed conditions
- psoriasis, other trauma and stress related disorder (adjustment disorder), diabetes mellitus, type II, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22016972
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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