The veteran's claim for increased ratings for tinea pedis and plantar corns of both feet was denied. The veteran also had claims regarding hearing loss, which were partially addressed with a non-compensable rating for the period prior to November 6, 2001, and no higher rating after that date.,The VA determined that the veteran's tinea pedis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the old or new diagnostic codes. The plantar corns were rated as noncompensable due to their mild nature.
The deciding factor: The veteran's tinea pedis was found to be of minimal severity, with no significant symptoms such as exudation, itching, extensive lesions, or marked disfigurement. The VA determined that the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under either the old or new diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Plantar Corns of Both Feet, Tinea Pedis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2003
- Citation
- 0311770
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