The Veteran's tinea versicolor has been rated at 30 percent since March 27, 2006. The Board granted a higher rating for the skin disability based on the severity of symptoms during flare-ups. Service connection for a right ankle disorder was also granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's tinea versicolor affected between 20 and 40 percent of his body area during flare-ups, warranting a higher rating of 30 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Tinea Versicolor, Right Ankle Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 28, 2015
- Citation
- 1532101
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