The Veteran's service-connected dermatophytosis of the feet and retinitis, left eye with active pathology have not been shown to warrant a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s skin condition does not meet criteria for an increased rating as it affects less than 20% of his body surface area without requiring systemic treatment. His visual impairment has remained at 20/50 or better, which is within the range for a non-compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Dermatophytosis of the feet, Retinitis, left eye with active pathology
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 5, 2013
- Citation
- 1321572
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