The Veteran's dermatophytosis of the feet and right hand is rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the applicable diagnostic codes. The plantar warts on his right foot and calluses on his left foot are each rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin conditions do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher schedular rating based on their severity, duration, or impact on function.
- Claimed conditions
- Dermatophytosis (Tinea), Plantar Warts, Calluses on the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 21, 2010
- Citation
- 1027209
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- Granted
The Veteran's plantar warts disability, affecting the soles of both feet, has resulted in chronic pain that is commensurate with a 20 percent disability rating under DC 7804. The criteria for a higher rating have been met.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, IHD, plantar warts, lumbar and cervical spine DJD, hip and shoulder DJD, preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Granted
The Veteran's plantar warts are manifested by symptoms that are analogous to superficial and painful scarring. A 10 percent rating is assigned for this condition.
- Granted
The Veteran's skin disorder, including neurodermatitis, eczema, dermatophytosis (tinea), psoriasis vulgaris, tinea curis and pedis, and vitiligo, was rated at 30 percent prior to February 29, 2008. Effective February 29, 2008, the Veteran's skin disorder warranted a rating of 60 percent.
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