The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable evaluation for dermatophytosis of the bilateral feet and groin was denied. Additionally, his request to add molluscum contagiosum to his current claim in progress was not granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin conditions did not meet the criteria for an initial compensable evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatophytosis of the bilateral feet and groin, molluscum contagiosum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2012
- Citation
- 1241147
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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