The Board has granted service connection for tinea manus, tinea pedis, and onychomycosis. However, the veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 30 percent remains denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected skin condition is currently rated at 30 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms, which do not include ulceration, extensive exfoliation, crusting, systemic or nervous manifestations, or exceptional repugnance.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea manus, tinea pedis, onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 26, 2002
- Citation
- 0210535
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What this means for you
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