The Veteran's right thumb sprain is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board found no evidence to warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's tinea cruris has not required intermittent systemic therapy or affected more than five percent of his body. Therefore, he does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show any limitation of motion that would warrant a higher rating under DC 5228, and there was no evidence of ankylosis or arthritis affecting the thumb.,The Veteran's tinea cruris has been treated with topical medication only and does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating as defined by the General Rating Formula for the Skin.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Thumb Sprain, Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 20, 2021
- Citation
- 21023211
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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