The Veteran's tinea cruris and folliculitis were treated with systemic antibiotic therapy from August 28, 2008 to October 23, 2008. Prior to February 1, 2016, the condition covered less than 5% of his entire body or exposed areas.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin condition was treated with systemic antibiotic therapy for a duration that met the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7806 from August 28, 2008 to October 23, 2008.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea cruris, folliculitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 19, 2018
- Citation
- 1803620
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