The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for varicose veins, psoriasis with pustular component and folliculitis (skin condition), right upper extremity neuropathy, and left upper extremity neuropathy have been denied.,Specifically, the Veteran's varicose veins of both lower extremities were rated as 40 percent each, which is the maximum rating available under current regulations. The skin condition was rated at 30 percent from December 19, 2017, to June 11, 2021, and 20 percent for the period prior to that date.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under either the old or new rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose Veins, Psoriasis with pustular component and folliculitis (skin condition), Right Upper Extremity Neuropathy, Left Upper Extremity Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2022
- Citation
- 22060840
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