The veteran's onychomycosis of both feet was granted a noncompensable rating from July 14, 1999, to November 18, 2003. From November 19, 2003, he is rated at 30 percent for this condition. His status post left ankle sprain has been rated as 10 percent since July 14, 1999.
The deciding factor: The veteran's onychomycosis of both feet did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7806 (for fungal infections of skin) due to its limited impact on his body and exposed areas. His status post left ankle sprain met the criteria for a 10 percent rating as it involved complaints of pain, swelling, and instability without significant functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- onychomycosis, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), status post left ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- August 14, 2007
- Citation
- 0725245
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