The veteran's service-connected dermatophytosis of the feet is rated at 10 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The issue regarding an earlier effective date for left knee and foot disorders remains pending.
The deciding factor: The veteran's dermatophytosis was found to be manifested by scaling on both feet in a moccasin-type distribution, near-constant itching, discolored and dystrophic toenails, and periodic interdigital maceration between the toes. The Board granted a compensable rating of 10 percent for this condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Dermatophytosis (Tinea)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2001
- Citation
- 0127391
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