The Veteran's skin condition, specifically dermatophytosis and onychomycosis of the bilateral feet, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the current rating does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as the condition has been treated with topical therapy only.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show systemic therapy or treatment affecting more than 20% of exposed areas or entire body, which are required for a higher rating under the new and amended VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Dermatophytosis, Onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19177487
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