The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for amputation of the tip of the right long finger and dermatophytosis tinea pedis have been denied. The maximum schedular evaluation available for ankylosis of the right long finger is 10 percent, which the Veteran already has. For dermatophytosis tinea pedis, a noncompensable evaluation is assigned as it does not meet the criteria for any higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the service-connected conditions met the criteria for higher ratings based on the current medical findings and VA examination reports.
- Claimed conditions
- amputation of the tip of the right long finger, dermatophytosis tinea pedis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 19, 2020
- Citation
- 20034736
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral dermatophytosis tinea pedis, so the case is dismissed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a skin disorder and a back disorder due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The skin disorders include eczema, cellulitis, and dermatophytosis tinea pedis. The back disorder is not specified in the decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the merits of the Veteran's claims, including VA treatment records and a VA examination. The case will be remanded for these actions.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's dermatophytosis tinea pedis was not shown in service and did not find a causal link to active service, thus denying his claim for service connection.
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