The veteran's service-connected dermatophytosis, involving his feet and groin area, is productive of persistent burning sensation, pruritus, toenail dystrophy, scaling of the skin, and hyperpigmentation. The Board has determined that a 10 percent rating for this condition is warranted.
The deciding factor: The disability picture associated with the service-connected dermatophytosis more nearly approximates the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7806 (eczema).
- Claimed conditions
- dermatophytosis, pruritus, scaling, toenail dystrophy, recurrent skin eruptions
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 31, 2000
- Citation
- 0008866
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for dermatophytosis was dismissed due to their passing away during the pendency of the appeal.
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