The veteran's hypothyroidism has been rated as 30 percent disabling since June 6, 1996.,The veteran's athlete's foot has been rated as 30 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran had symptoms of fatigue and weight gain consistent with hypothyroidism, but no objective findings of decreased thyroid hormone levels. For athlete's foot, the evidence demonstrated constant itching between the toes which qualified for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypothyroidism, Athlete's Foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 21, 2002
- Citation
- 0210214
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