Granted
The veteran's rating for herpes was restored to 60 percent, effective June 1, 2023. The Board found that the evidence did not show improvement in the condition.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's service-connected herpes disability did not improve such that he experienced an improvement in his ability to function under the ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- herpes simplex virus II (herpes)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004246
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