The Board denied a compensable rating for dermatophytosis of the groin, miliaria, and foot fungus infection due to insufficient evidence showing at least 5% body or exposed area affected by these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the new VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities as it was less than 5% of his total body or exposed areas affected, and no systemic therapy was required.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatophytosis of the groin, miliaria, foot fungus infection
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2020
- Citation
- 20071683
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected dermatophytosis of the groin, miliaria, and foot fungal infections are being remanded for additional development including a VA examination to assess current severity.
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