The Board denied the Veteran's claim for revision of a July 1981 decision that denied service connection for psoriasis on the basis of clear and unmistakable error.
The deciding factor: There was no undebatable error, as the RO's finding that the Veteran's psoriasis pre-existed his service and was not aggravated by it was supported by the available evidence at the time.
- Claimed conditions
- psoriasis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24067141
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.
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The appeal for service connection for fibromyalgia was granted with an effective date of August 14, 2023. The appeals for earlier effective dates and higher ratings were denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a new examination to more accurately assess the severity of the Veteran's psoriasis, as the previous assessment did not consider all areas affected and recent photographs.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeals for higher initial ratings for psoriasis, and these claims are dismissed.
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