The Veteran's initial rating for dermatophytosis of the feet was denied, and his effective date for TDIU was upheld.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher initial rating or an earlier effective date for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatophytosis of the feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2009
- Citation
- 0913738
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his dermatophytosis of the feet, stomach/ulcer condition, and sarcoidosis. The Board is seeking clarification on whether these conditions are related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.
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