The Veteran's varicose veins of the right and left lower extremities are rated at 40 percent each, which is the maximum rating under the current schedular criteria.,For his psoriasis with pustular component and folliculitis (skin condition), a disability rating in excess of 10 percent prior to December 19, 2017 was denied. From December 19, 2017, he is granted a disability rating of 30 percent or higher.,For his right upper extremity neuropathy, a disability rating in excess of 10 percent prior to December 19, 2017 was denied. From December 19, 2017 to June 11, 2021, he is granted a disability rating of 30 percent or higher.,For his left upper extremity neuropathy, a disability rating in excess of 10 percent prior to December 19, 2017 was denied. From December 19, 2017 to June 11, 2021, he is granted a disability rating of 20 percent or higher.,For his right upper extremity neuropathy from June 11, 2021, he is granted a disability rating of 40 percent or higher. For his left upper extremity neuropathy from June 11, 2021, he is granted a disability rating of 30 percent or higher.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's varicose veins and skin condition were rated based on the current schedular criteria without any indication of service connection via a presumption. The neuropathy ratings are based on the new criteria effective August 13, 2018.
- 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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