The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinea pedis and onychomycosis was denied. The Board found that the condition did not affect more than 20% of his exposed areas or require systemic therapy, thus warranting a 10% rating.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, vision disability, neuropathy, and heart disability were all denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to service. The Board also found that the Veteran's skin condition did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinea pedis and onychomycosis do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they affect less than 20% of his exposed areas and do not require systemic therapy. The condition is rated under DC 7806, which applies to skin conditions that are not disfiguring or disabling.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, vision disability, neuropathy, and heart disability were not service-connected as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. Additionally, the Veteran's skin condition did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea pedis and onychomycosis, left anterior groin scar, status post inguinal hernia
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 16, 2018
- Citation
- 1816282
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