The Veteran's skin conditions of the feet, including calluses and tinea pedis (Athlete's foot), were not shown to be related to service. His allergies did not manifest during service or are otherwise linked to service. The Board finds that these conditions are not subject to service connection.
The deciding factor: The Veteran had no current skin condition of the feet at separation from service, and any calluses noted since service are considered new and separate from those treated during service. His tinea pedis was also found to be a chronic infection without residual, and is less likely than not related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Hand Disorder (to include frostbite), Bilateral Foot Disorder (to include frostbite), Skin Disorder of the Feet, Allergies, Sinus Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2017
- Citation
- 1742461
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