The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot dermatophytosis or pseudomonas aeruginosa was denied. The Board found no evidence of such condition in service and concluded that the current skin condition is less likely than not permanently aggravated by any in-service events. For the increased rating issue, the criteria were not met prior to June 26, 2012, but from that date onward, the criteria for a higher disability rating were also not met. The claim for TDIU was not addressed as it is considered part of an increased disability rating claim.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's current bilateral foot dermatophytosis or pseudomonas aeruginosa was not shown in service and no evidence supports its onset during active duty. The VA examiner concluded that the condition is less likely than not permanently aggravated by any in-service events, as there were no residuals of a plantar wart with foot pain noted in service.

Claimed conditions

bilateral foot dermatophytosis or pseudomonas aeruginosa

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

August 18, 2017

Citation

1733992

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