The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for dermatophytosis, denied service connection for prostate cancer, peripheral neuropathy, lung cancer, upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, PTSD, loss of teeth, or common colds due to exposure to herbicides. Service connection was also denied for presbyopia and myopia and hearing loss.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for dermatophytosis, as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. The claims for service connection were denied because there was no medical evidence linking the disorders to service or exposure to herbicides. Service connection was also denied for presbyopia and myopia and hearing loss due to lack of new and material evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatophytosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2009
- Citation
- 0937462
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected dermatophytosis was dismissed because she did not comply with the procedural requirements for initiating appellate review.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain a retrospective VA examination for his dermatophytosis from January 6, 2020, to August 1, 2024. The Veteran seeks an increased rating and earlier effective date for service connection.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for dermatophytosis was dismissed due to their passing away during the pendency of the appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of dermatitis, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied. The claims for bilateral foot conditions and dermatophytosis are remanded due to procedural errors in obtaining medical opinions.
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