The Veteran's fungal infection has not shown any compensable symptoms prior to January 10, 2020. Beginning January 10, 2020, the severity of his fungal infection is evaluated as 30 percent.,Prior to January 10, 2020, the Veteran's right lower extremity artery disease has not shown any compensable symptoms. Beginning January 10, 2020, the severity of his condition is evaluated as 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The weight of the evidence does not support a higher rating for fungal infection prior to January 10, 2020 and exceeds 30 percent thereafter.,The weight of the evidence does not support a higher rating for right lower extremity artery disease beginning January 10, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- onychomycosis (fungal infection), right lower extremity atherosclerotic arterial occlusive disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 27, 2021
- Citation
- 21032519
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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