The veteran's service-connected tinea pedis and tinea manum with onychomycosis of the toenails are currently characterized by extensive exfoliation or crusting, warranting a 50% evaluation. The veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease is currently productive of moderate intervertebral disc syndrome, with recurring attacks, and moderate limitation of motion of the lumbar spine.
The deciding factor: The current manifestations of the veteran's service-connected skin disorder more nearly approximate the criteria for a 50% evaluation under the criteria in effect prior to August 30, 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease, Tinea pedis and tinea manum with onychomycosis of the toenails
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 8, 2006
- Citation
- 0634636
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