The veteran's tinea versicolor was rated as noncompensable prior to August 30, 2002 and in excess of 10 percent from August 30, 2002 to August 25, 2003. From August 25, 2003 forward, the veteran's tinea versicolor warranted a rating in excess of 30 percent.,The veteran's hammer toe of the left and right feet was rated as noncompensable.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not meet the criteria for any increased disability ratings under either the old or new VA rating criteria, as applicable.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Hammer Toe of the 4th and 5th Toes (Status Post Bunionectomy), Tinea Versicolor
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2005
- Citation
- 0501245
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