The veteran's bipolar disorder is related to service.,Prior to October 25, 1996, the right knee disability was not manifested by severe impairment. From October 25, 1996 onwards, it was found to have mild impairment.,Tinea versicolor has resolved and no longer requires treatment.,Tinea pedis also resolved and does not require a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's bipolar disorder is related to service based on the weight of competent evidence demonstrating its onset or aggravation during service.,The right knee disability was found to have mild impairment from October 25, 1996 onwards due to minimal degenerative changes and some limitation in range of motion.,Tinea versicolor has resolved and no longer requires treatment. The clinical evidence does not reveal any exfoliation, crusting, or extensive lesions.,Tinea pedis also resolved and no longer requires a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- bipolar disorder, residuals of lateral meniscectomy of the right knee, tinea versicolor, tinea pedis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 3, 2005
- Citation
- 0506042
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