MSgt Keith Hebert4689314<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My son is in the guard and asked me if it was possible to start a claim with the va to help cover the costs associated with the psoriasis that started while he was in boot campStarting a va claim while still in the guard?2019-06-01T18:32:52-04:00MSgt Keith Hebert4689314<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My son is in the guard and asked me if it was possible to start a claim with the va to help cover the costs associated with the psoriasis that started while he was in boot campStarting a va claim while still in the guard?2019-06-01T18:32:52-04:002019-06-01T18:32:52-04:00SSG Dale London4689467<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your son cannot file a claim any earlier than 180 days before he separates. He cannot collect compensation and drill pay at the same time.Response by SSG Dale London made Jun 1 at 2019 7:52 PM2019-06-01T19:52:55-04:002019-06-01T19:52:55-04:00CPL Gary Pifer4689906<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wouldn't bother if it's a small precentage..go to the VA Schedule of disability list 4.118 . I have it and I'm schedule at 0% disability ...it's on my face.....if his condition matches...any actuall numbered percentages..EXACTLY normally 5% body covering Plus for a payable rating....if it's real bad...the NG can give him the boot....why can't he go to a military clinic and get treatment....if he has a 91 day deployment he's a Vet and just apply for VA medical care...means test...Keep all his records copied...I was a USMC vet by 1976 and used the VA and Military clinics while I served on and off in the Guard, Army and Air Force Reserve until 2004....Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jun 2 at 2019 1:02 AM2019-06-02T01:02:58-04:002019-06-02T01:02:58-04:00CPL Gary Pifer4689911<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>PS...I believe he can file if he does an Active duty deployment.....but I wouldn't put him on radar.....you just never know with the Guard...Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jun 2 at 2019 1:15 AM2019-06-02T01:15:28-04:002019-06-02T01:15:28-04:001SG Private RallyPoint Member4689945<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Actual VA employee speaking here.<br />Yes, he can claim this.<br />If adjudicated to be service connected, he will likely get a 0% rating since it is not disabling, but might get a 10% for scarring or an ongoing condition.<br />The bigger benefit is that he will be able to get treatment at a VAMC.Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2019 2:21 AM2019-06-02T02:21:00-04:002019-06-02T02:21:00-04:00SP5 Peter Keane4690616<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition caused by an overactive immune systemResponse by SP5 Peter Keane made Jun 2 at 2019 10:34 AM2019-06-02T10:34:59-04:002019-06-02T10:34:59-04:002019-06-01T18:32:52-04:00