The Veteran's dermatophytosis covers only 6-7% of his entire body and does not involve an exposed area. The evidence does not show the use of intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs during the past 12 months, which is required for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's dermatophytosis covers less than 20% of his entire body and does not involve an exposed area. The evidence does not show the use of intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs during the past 12 months, which is required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatophytosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2010
- Citation
- 1014718
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