The veteran's tinea versicolor and pseudofolliculitis barbae were granted a 30% rating effective November 21, 2005. The left carpal tunnel syndrome claim is considered 'unknown' as it was not addressed in the decision.
The deciding factor: The veteran's skin conditions (tinea versicolor and pseudofolliculitis barbae) covered at least 20% of his exposed areas, warranting a 30% evaluation under the new criteria effective November 21, 2005. The left carpal tunnel syndrome claim is considered 'unknown' as it was not addressed in the decision.
- Claimed conditions
- left carpal tunnel syndrome, tinea versicolor and pseudofolliculitis barbae
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 12, 2007
- Citation
- 0717433
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