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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2020
- Citation
- 20071683
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for miliaria and chronic fatigue, and remanded the claim for an initial compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with previous remand directives and that corrective action is necessary. The Veteran's skin conditions, including dermatophytosis of the groin, miliaria, and foot fungal infection, need to be evaluated again due to a lack of recent medical records and an examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the issues of increased ratings for service-connected benign prostatic hypertrophy and dermatophytosis of the groin. The Veteran must file a substantive appeal within 60 days to preserve his right to appeal these issues.
- Whole decision: 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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