The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a result of herbicide exposure during service. The initial evaluation for PTSD remains at 30 percent, but the claim for an increased rating is denied. Service connection for psoriatic arthritis of both hands is granted based on secondary service connection due to his service-connected psoriasis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hypertension was granted as a result of herbicide exposure during service under the PACT Act. The PTSD evaluation remains at 30 percent, but an increased rating is denied. Service connection for psoriatic arthritis of both hands is granted based on secondary service connection due to his service-connected psoriasis.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psoriatic arthritis of the left hand, psoriatic arthritis of the right hand
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2022
- Citation
- A22020843
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