The VA has determined that the veteran's tinea pedis and tinea unguium of the right great toe do not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent, as they are manifested by no more than exfoliation, itching, and discoloration without ulceration or extensive lesions.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports consistently noted that the veteran's condition did not meet criteria for higher ratings due to lack of ulceration or extensive lesions.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral tinea pedis, tinea unguium of the right great toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 16, 2001
- Citation
- 0104944
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher evaluations or service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected bilateral tinea pedis and onychomycosis toes due to an inadequate examination.
- Dismissed
The appeal of the proposed reduction from 10 percent to noncompensable for both bilateral tinea pedis and contact dermatitis, bilateral thighs with residual scarring was dismissed due to a procedural defect.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, bilateral tinea pedis, and rhinitis as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active military service.
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