The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic dermatitis with tinea pedis and undiagnosed condition prior to March 15, 2021 is denied as the evidence does not show that his skin condition affected more than 40 percent of his entire body or exposed areas, nor did it require constant systemic therapy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin condition affected less than 40 percent of his entire body and there was no indication of constant or near-constant systemic therapy required for treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic dermatitis with tinea pedis, undiagnosed condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2021
- Citation
- 21026347
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- Denied
The Veteran's chronic dermatitis with tinea pedis is currently rated at 60 percent, which is the highest available rating under the applicable criteria. The Board found that no higher rating was warranted as there were no symptoms or conditions not already accounted for by the current rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his service-connected chronic dermatitis with tinea pedis and undiagnosed condition due to insufficient evidence regarding the extent of his skin disability during active phases.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's skin disorder, including chronic dermatitis with tinea pedis and an undiagnosed condition, is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected skin disorders.
- Denied
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