The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for the veteran's dermatophytosis, finding that it warrants such an increase based on symptoms including scaling, xerosis, and itching. The decision also notes that the disability is not so severe as to warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's dermatophytosis was found to be productive of significant symptoms without systemic or nervous manifestations, which precluded a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatophytosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2002
- Citation
- 0201820
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected dermatophytosis was dismissed because she did not comply with the procedural requirements for initiating appellate review.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain a retrospective VA examination for his dermatophytosis from January 6, 2020, to August 1, 2024. The Veteran seeks an increased rating and earlier effective date for service connection.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for dermatophytosis was dismissed due to their passing away during the pendency of the appeal.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of dermatitis, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied. The claims for bilateral foot conditions and dermatophytosis are remanded due to procedural errors in obtaining medical opinions.
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