The Veteran's chronic fungal dermatitis is not productive of extensive lesions or marked disfigurement, does not encompass 20 to 40 percent of the body or exposed areas affected, and does not require systemic therapy such as corticosteroids. Therefore, an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for this condition is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin rash did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7806 due to its extent or need for systemic therapy.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic fungal dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 15, 2010
- Citation
- 1014345
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic fungal dermatitis was incurred during his military service, granting service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that the Veteran's skin condition, including chronic fungal dermatitis, is related to his military service and remanded for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and a need for a new VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA treatment records from the Veteran's Reserve service.
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