The Veteran's service-connected bilateral tinea pedis has been rated at 10 percent since March 23, 2013.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s tinea pedis affected the bottom of his feet and in between/around/top of the toes, causing severe pain that inhibited him from walking or standing for extended periods and wearing shoes during flare-ups. He was treated with topical medications (fluocinonide cream) and diabetic socks.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral tinea pedis (claimed as jungle rot)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19189712
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