The Board granted a maximum rating of 60 percent for the veteran's service-connected dermatophytosis of the hands and feet, effective August 30, 2002.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran's skin disability covered more than 40 percent of his exposed areas affected and had ulcerations, extensive exfoliation, extensive crusting, exceptionally repugnant disfigurement, or systemic or nervous manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatophytosis of the hands and feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2005
- Citation
- 0503457
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for an increased rating and TDIU due to service-connected dermatophytosis of the hands and feet. The case will be referred for extraschedular consideration.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and scheduling of a Board video-conference hearing.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication due to issues related to service connection for cause of death and entitlement to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's skin disability, specifically dermatophytosis of the hands and feet, is being remanded for further evaluation due to unclear extent of affected areas.
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