The Board has determined that the veteran's epidermatophytosis with tinea pedis, including tinea cruris and tinea pedis, warrants a 10 percent rating since August 30, 2002.
The deciding factor: The VA medical examination conducted in October 2004 showed that the veteran's skin condition affected 25% of his legs (exposed body) and 9% of his total body. The examiner did not find any systemic therapy required for a duration of six weeks or more, which is necessary for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- epidermatophytosis with tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 23, 2005
- Citation
- 0508700
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What this means for you
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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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