The Veteran's service-connected calluses of the feet and bilateral tinea pedis were evaluated, with a final rating of 10% for each foot. The decision also addressed whether there was any new evidence warranting reopening of the claim.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected calluses of the feet and bilateral tinea pedis met the criteria for a 10% disability rating under the applicable diagnostic codes, effective from March 29, 2005. The decision also noted that there was no new evidence presented to reopen the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- calluses of the feet, bilateral tinea pedis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 28, 2010
- Citation
- 1024142
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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