The Veteran's service-connected chronic dermatitis and tinea of the feet are currently rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under current criteria. The Board finds that this rating adequately reflects the severity of his disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin condition has been manifested by extensive exfoliation or crusting, warranting a maximum 50% evaluation under the old criteria (DC 7806). Under the revised criteria, he does not meet the requirement for a higher rating as there is no evidence of more than 40 percent of exposed areas affected or constant systemic therapy.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic dermatitis, tinea pedis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0942570
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected tinea pedis with onychomycosis has been granted increased ratings of 10 percent for both the left and right feet, but no higher.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis of the right foot, finding that it began during service and has persisted since.
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