The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for bilateral pes planus and epidermophytosis, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show marked deformity, swelling, or characteristic callosities for the veteran's pes planus to warrant a higher evaluation. For his epidermophytosis, there was no evidence of exposure to at least 5% of the body or exposed areas affected, and no need for intermittent systemic therapy.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus, epidermophytosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 23, 2006
- Citation
- 0618620
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What this means for you
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