The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his fungal infection of the hands and feet was granted, with a 10 percent rating effective December 7, 2004.
The deciding factor: The RO continued to grant the noncompensable (0 percent) rating until it was determined that the Veteran should receive a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Fungal infection of the hands and feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 19, 2010
- Citation
- 1006161
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What this means for you
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