The veteran's brain tumor in postoperative status is service-connected, and his tinea pedis was also incurred during active service. The other claims for service connection are not well-grounded.
The deciding factor: Service records show the veteran had a preexisting seizure disorder that became aggravated by active service, leading to a service-connected condition of a seizure disorder. Tinea pedis is considered an in-service acquired condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Brain tumor in postoperative status, Cervical spine disorder, Low back disorder, Left ankle sprain, Right knee pain (residuals), Respiratory disorder, Skin disorders, to include tinea versicolor, tinea pedis and a skin disorder of the genitals, Groin disorder, Hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 29, 2000
- Citation
- 0005309
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What this means for you
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