The Board denied increased ratings for dermatophytosis of the hands and feet, groin from initial grant to March 2000, and groin from March 2000. Referral for extraschedular consideration was not warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation based on the severity of symptoms or extent of skin involvement.
- Claimed conditions
- Dermatophytosis of the Hands and Feet, Dermatophytosis of the Groin
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 27, 2002
- Citation
- 0210580
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