The Veteran's skin disorder (claimed as jungle rot of the feet) is not service-connected, and his scars are service-connected but do not warrant a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence of a chronic skin condition in-service or postservice that could be linked to service. The Veteran's current tinea cruris was found to have been caused by another medical issue unrelated to service. For the scars, while they were incurred during service, there is no evidence linking them specifically to service.
- Claimed conditions
- jungle rot of the feet, scars of the back, head, and knees
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 14, 2013
- Citation
- 1308595
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development and adjudication due to incomplete service treatment records and insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, PTSD, a right hand disorder, and 'jungle rot' of the feet. The Veteran's claims are now moot as no further adjudication is required.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hip disorders, including arthritis, are not related to his military service and thus cannot be granted service connection.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for jungle rot of the feet has been denied as there is no current evidence of this condition. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU remains pending.
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