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 involving more than topical therapy over the past 12-month period.
- Claimed conditions
- Dermatophytosis, Onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19177487
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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.
- Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for the assignment of disability ratings for cervical spine, radiculopathy, and right hip disabilities, as well as a later effective date for dermatophytosis.
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