The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral dermatophytosis, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show constant exudation or itching, extensive lesions, or marked disfigurement as required by the rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral dermatophytosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 2, 2003
- Citation
- 0306376
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