The veteran's tinea versicolor is rated at 10 percent, hypertension at 10 percent, and cervical disc disease and stenosis with upper extremity myelopathy, postoperative fusion at 60 percent. The RO has applied the appropriate diagnostic codes to reflect these ratings.
The deciding factor: The veteran's tinea versicolor is rated based on its manifestations of exfoliation, exudation, or itching involving an exposed surface or extensive area, warranting a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7806. His hypertension is rated as 10 percent disabling due to diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more with definite symptoms requiring continuous medication for control. The veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 60 percent based on pronounced intervertebral disc syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea versicolor, hypertension, cervical disc disease and stenosis with upper extremity myelopathy, postoperative fusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 15, 2000
- Citation
- 0021499
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