The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as an earlier effective date for a 60 percent rating for genital herpes.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the presence of a current disability or an increase in severity that warranted a higher rating or service connection. The Veteran failed to file a timely notice of disagreement regarding the effective date of the increased rating, making it unappealable.
- Claimed conditions
- left first metatarsophalangeal joint capsulitis, tuberculosis (intradermal purified protein derivative, positive purified protein derivative test), genital herpes, bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, skin condition chronic tinea versicolor on chest and back, ganglion cyst, left wrist status post-surgical excision with mild radiocarpal joint degeneration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2024
- Citation
- 24003922
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for hearing loss, a bladder condition, and various other conditions including psychiatric issues, alopecia, musculoskeletal problems, and skin conditions. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claims for an increased disability rating and earlier effective date based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in prior rating decisions.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for genital herpes, finding that the Veteran's symptoms had their initial onset during her active-duty service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for genital herpes to cure pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
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