The Board granted an initial 60 percent rating for psoriasis, a 20 percent rating for left shoulder psoriatic arthritis, and other ratings ranging from 10 to 40 percent for various psoriatic arthritic conditions of the hands and knees. The claims for service connection for multiple disabilities were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms as supported by medical evidence and applicable rating criteria.

Claimed conditions

psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis of the left shoulder, psoriatic arthritis of the left thumb, psoriatic arthritis of the right thumb, psoriatic arthritis of the left index finger, psoriatic arthritis of the right index finger, psoriatic arthritis of the left long finger, psoriatic arthritis of the right long finger, psoriatic arthritis of the left ring finger, psoriatic arthritis of the right ring finger, psoriatic arthritis of the left little finger, psoriatic arthritis of the right little finger, psoriatic arthritis of the left knee with limitation of flexion and extension, psoriatic arthritis of the right knee with limitation of flexion and extension, psoriatic arthritis of the left knee with slight instability, psoriatic arthritis of the right knee with slight instability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 7, 2025

Citation

25001880

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