The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied. The herniorrhaphy scar, folliculitis, bilateral big toenail removal, onychomycosis of the great toes, and inguinal hernia are all rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support higher ratings based on the severity of the disabilities as they were treated with topical medications or had no indication for a supporting belt.
- Claimed conditions
- Herniorrhaphy with painful scar, Folliculitis, Bilateral big toenail removal, Onychomycosis, bilateral great toes, Inguinal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19161099
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted the restoration of the bilateral factor in rating the Veteran's service-connected onychomycosis, effective February 26, 2013.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including IBS, gingivitis, myocarditis, abnormal heart (irregular heartbeat), muscle pain right hip flexors, muscle pain back, right knee disability, and exposure to hantavirus. The evidence did not show a current diagnosis of any of the claimed disabilities during the course of this appeal.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as there was no evidence supporting a compensable rating or service connection for any of the claimed conditions.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and onychomycosis but denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.
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