The VA has determined that the appellant's tinea pedis and dyshidrotic eczema do not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent, as they cover less than 20% of his entire body or exposed areas.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the appellant's skin conditions affect less than 20% of his total body area and exposed areas, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7806.
- Claimed conditions
- Tinea pedis (Athlete's Foot), Dyshidrotic eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2011
- Citation
- 1104290
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