The Veteran's bilateral onychomycosis and athlete's foot (tinea pedis) have been rated at 10 percent since July 2013, as the condition affects less than 5% of total body area. The rating is based on topical therapy used for treatment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s skin condition affected at least 5% of the total body area and qualified for a 10% evaluation under both old and new criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- onychomycosis, athlete's foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2021
- Citation
- 21025461
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for onychomycosis was denied as the condition did not require treatment and covered less than 5% of his body. The Board also remanded issues regarding service connection for left ear hearing loss and entitlement to a compensable disability rating for right ear hearing loss.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his service-connected toenail disabilities and service connection for lumbosacral strain, joint pain, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for further development.
- Granted
The Veteran has a current diagnosis of athlete's foot that was incurred during active service. The Board finds that the criteria for service connection have been met and grants the claim.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all the listed conditions in April 2024 and March 2025, thus dismissing the appeal.
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