The Veteran's foot fungus claim is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a foot fungus or residuals thereof.,Service connection for bilateral ankle sprain has been granted, but the Veteran's disability remains at a non-compensable rating due to lack of functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show any current diagnosis of a foot fungus. The service treatment records indicate that the Veteran had a diagnosed foot fungus in June 2010 which resolved without residuals.,While the Veteran reported ankle injuries during service, there is no current evidence of functional impairment or disability related to these past injuries.
- Claimed conditions
- Foot Fungus, Bilateral Ankle Sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2021
- Citation
- 21012500
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