The Veteran's initial claim for tinea pedis was denied as the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating from April 28, 2009 to September 11, 2014.,A higher rating of 30 percent was also denied for tinea pedis from September 12, 2014 to January 23, 2019 due to the lack of evidence showing more than 40% body or exposed area affected by the condition.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating after January 24, 2019 was also denied as there was no evidence meeting the criteria for such a rating.
The deciding factor: The medical records did not show that tinea pedis affected at least 5% of the entire body or exposed areas during the specified periods.,There was insufficient evidence to support a higher rating, as the condition did not meet the criteria for more than 40% body or exposed area affected by the condition.,The Veteran's current treatment with over-the-counter topical treatments did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea pedis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19173087
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed bilateral tinea pedis, which is a condition related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to errors in considering all conditions and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current right great toe / foot disability and his claimed frostbite injury.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected tinea pedis with onychomycosis has been granted increased ratings of 10 percent for both the left and right feet, but no higher.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis of the right foot, finding that it began during service and has persisted since.
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