The veteran's service-connected tinea manuum on the right and a fungal infection of both feet is currently rated at 10 percent, which does not meet his request for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran's skin disorder affected more than 20% of his entire body or exposed areas, nor did it demonstrate any systemic therapy required for a total duration of six weeks or more during the previous 12-month period. The current rating is therefore appropriate based on the criteria set forth in the Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea manuum, fungal infection of both feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2004
- Citation
- 0402608
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What this means for you
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted service connection for tinea manuum, but the issues of skin disability other than tinea pedis and tinea manuum (claimed as exaggerated skin sensitivity) and disability manifested by syncope are remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and need for additional medical opinions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior instructions, requiring further development including obtaining a new VA examination to assess the nexus between the Veteran's diagnosed skin disorders and service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's skin disorders, specifically dyshidrotic eczema and tinea manuum, to determine if they are related to service exposure to yellowcake uranium. The case is being returned for these actions.
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