The Board denied an increased rating for onychomycosis of the toes, finding that the current 30 percent evaluation was appropriate based on the medical evidence showing only minor symptoms and no systemic or nervous manifestations.
The deciding factor: The veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as there were no ulcerations, extensive exfoliation, crusting, or systemic or nervous manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- onychomycosis of the toes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2005
- Citation
- 0522268
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- Granted
The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted with an effective date of August 7, 2015. The diabetes mellitus and onychomycosis of the toes are rated at 20 percent.
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