The Board found that the Veteran's onychomycosis of the toes did not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The competent and probative medical evidence showed that the service-connected disability was characterized by pink skin, and the feet were warm to the touch. There was no evidence showing 5% or more of the body or exposed areas affected, nor intermittent systemic therapy required for less than six weeks during the past year.
- Claimed conditions
- onychomycosis of the bilateral toes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0909846
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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