The veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected tinea cruris, which is currently rated at 30 percent. The RO confirmed and continued the 10 percent rating in February 1995 and later increased it to 30 percent by a June 1995 decision. However, he contends that his symptoms have worsened and are more disabling than reflected by the current disability evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's statements indicate an increase in severity of his service-connected skin disorder, warranting further examination to determine the extent of his disability.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea cruris
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 21, 2000
- Citation
- 0016466
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted readjudication for the claims of service connection for left foot hallux valgus and tinea versicolor, but denied the claims for tinea corporis, tinea cruris, carbuncle, cyst, and scarring secondary to tinea versicolor.
- Denied
The Board denied the claims for increased rating and service connection as there was no evidence of a link between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his period of active service.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, left shoulder, right shoulder, and tinea cruris disabilities. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were remanded for readjudication based on new evidence.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, tinea cruris, vision loss, and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for initial ratings was also denied.
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