The Veteran's service-connected left foot dermatophytosis has not been shown to meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under VA's rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition does not affect at least 5% of his total body or exposed areas, and no intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids was required during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot dermatophytosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 10, 2014
- Citation
- 1416121
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including left knee, low back, right and left hearing loss, right and left foot dermatophytosis, and right knee strain, as the evidence did not show current disabilities or a relationship to service.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for left ear hearing loss, residuals of MRSA, and left foot dermatophytosis was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his right carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) was remanded.
- Denied
The Board finds that the Veteran's left foot disability, other than a skin/fungal condition, was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal involves his left foot dermatophytosis and a right foot fungus. The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the relationship between the right foot condition and service-connected left foot dermatophytosis.
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