The veteran's tinea versicolor was rated as noncompensable prior to August 30, 2002 and a rating in excess of 10 percent from that date. The veteran's pes planus disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show symptoms warranting an increased rating for tinea versicolor prior to August 30, 2002 and met the criteria for a 10 percent rating thereafter. The veteran's pes planus was rated as noncompensable due to mild disability.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea versicolor
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0605440
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