The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected tinea pedis with onychomycosis and tinea cruris, finding that the condition causes constant itching, hyperpigmentation, scaling, and maceration of skin of the groin and feet, but does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's skin disorder caused significant symptoms such as constant itching, hyperpigmentation, scaling, and maceration of skin of the groin and feet, which were noted in multiple VA examinations. However, these symptoms did not warrant an increased rating beyond 50 percent under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea pedis, onychomycosis, tinea cruris
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2006
- Citation
- 0605821
What this means for you
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a bilateral foot disability to obtain further development, including adequate VA examinations and opinions.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for hearing loss disability, neck strain, and tinea pedis. The Veteran's claim for an increased initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was also denied. The claims for service connection for right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome were remanded.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.
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