The VA denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected skin condition of the feet, finding that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under current disability evaluation guidelines.
The deciding factor: The clinical evidence did not show symptoms warranting a higher rating based on Diagnostic Codes 7806 and 7813.
- Claimed conditions
- Skin condition of the feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 25, 2006
- Citation
- 0630138
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What this means for you
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