The VA denied increased disability ratings for calluses of the right and left little toes, as well as tinea pedis (athlete's foot). The medical evidence did not show any exceptional or unusual disability picture.,The veteran's service-connected conditions were evaluated based on their current manifestations.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's calluses of both little toes and his tinea pedis did not meet the criteria for increased evaluations under the applicable rating schedule, as they were all rated at noncompensable levels (10% or less).
- Claimed conditions
- Callous of right little toe, Callous of left little toe, Tinea pedis (athlete's foot)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2002
- Citation
- 0200320
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