The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for onychomycosis from October 25, 1997, is denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there was no constant exudation, itching, extensive lesions, or marked disfigurement.
- Claimed conditions
- onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 30, 2001
- Citation
- 0114907
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What this means for you
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