The Veteran's tinea versicolor was initially rated at 10 percent prior to April 23, 2008. Following a VA examination in January 2010, the disability was re-evaluated and found to cover approximately 20% of his entire body and 15% of exposed areas, warranting a rating increase to 30 percent effective from April 23, 2008.
The deciding factor: The VA examination in January 2010 determined that the tinea versicolor covered approximately 20% of the Veteran's entire body and 15% of exposed areas, which met the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7806.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea versicolor
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2018
- Citation
- 1806284
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- Partly granted
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- Partly granted
The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for dermatitis, variously diagnosed as seborrheic dermatitis, dermatophytosis, and tinea versicolor, prior to June 5, 2023, but denied a higher rating from that date. The issues related to Raynaud's syndrome and special monthly compensation were remanded.
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