The Veteran's tinea versicolor is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The Board denied his claim for a higher rating as it did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinea versicolor does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not involve ulceration or extensive exfoliation, crusting, systemic manifestations, or marked disfigurement. The current 30 percent rating is the highest schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 7806.
- Claimed conditions
- Tinea Versicolor
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2014
- Citation
- 1404034
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