The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's tinea pedis and dyshidrotic eczema of the hands and feet, currently rated at 30 percent. The criteria for a higher rating were not met as the condition did not meet the requirements for more than 40 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected.
The deciding factor: The veteran's skin disorder covered less than 5% of his total body and was not characterized by ulceration, extensive exfoliation, or crusting with systemic or nervous manifestations. The condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the new Schedule for Rating Disabilities for skin disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea pedis, dyshidrotic eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2004
- Citation
- 0431023
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed bilateral tinea pedis, which is a condition related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to errors in considering all conditions and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current right great toe / foot disability and his claimed frostbite injury.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected tinea pedis with onychomycosis has been granted increased ratings of 10 percent for both the left and right feet, but no higher.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis of the right foot, finding that it began during service and has persisted since.
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