The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea unguium (bilateral foot fungus) and bilateral leg cramps was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection.,Service connection could not be established as the Veteran had no documented history or diagnosis of these conditions prior to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's entrance examination showed normal lower extremities and no mention of leg cramps. The Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence showing a pre-existing condition, nor any aggravation during service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea unguium (bilateral foot fungus), bilateral leg cramps
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2017
- Citation
- 1741314
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