The Veteran's service-connected left foot skin disability, previously diagnosed as tinea pedis and now corrected to eczematoid dermatitis, is granted a 10 percent rating effective May 15, 2016.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted in 2013 demonstrated coverage of less than 5 percent of the entire body, while the May 15, 2016 VA examination showed coverage of more than 5 percent but less than 20 percent of the entire body. The Veteran was prescribed topical skin treatments for his service-connected left foot skin disability during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea pedis, eczematoid dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 21, 2019
- Citation
- 19164965
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for hearing loss disability, neck strain, and tinea pedis. The Veteran's claim for an increased initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was also denied. The claims for service connection for right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome were remanded.
- Denied
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