The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, specifically tinea pedis (Athlete’s feet), finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and no aggravation during service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the current disability began during service or is otherwise related to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that tinea pedis was not aggravated beyond its natural progression by the Veteran's military service, and there was no increase in severity during service. The Board found more persuasive the VA examiner’s opinion than the lay statements provided by the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- Tinea Pedis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19161430
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