The Veteran's service-connected bilateral tinea pedis with onychomycosis is rated at 10 percent since December 22, 2015. The condition affects less than 5% of the total body area and does not require systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs for a duration of six weeks or more during any 12-month period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinea pedis with onychomycosis affected less than 5% of his total body area, which is the threshold required for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7806. The condition did not require systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs for a duration of six weeks or more during any 12-month period.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral tinea pedis, onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 10, 2018
- Citation
- 1821809
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for onychomycosis was denied as the condition did not require treatment and covered less than 5% of his body. The Board also remanded issues regarding service connection for left ear hearing loss and entitlement to a compensable disability rating for right ear hearing loss.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his service-connected toenail disabilities and service connection for lumbosacral strain, joint pain, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for further development.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed all appeals for service connection and increased rating claims due to untimely Notice of Disagreement submissions.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all the listed conditions in April 2024 and March 2025, thus dismissing the appeal.
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