The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for dermatophytosis tinea pedis and plantar warts were denied as the evidence did not show that the conditions warranted a rating in excess of 0 percent.,Both pre- and post-August 2018 rating criteria require at least 5% of the entire body or exposed areas affected, but neither condition met this requirement.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show that either dermatophytosis tinea pedis or plantar warts warranted a higher than 0 percent rating as they both affected less than 5% of the total body and exposed areas.
- Claimed conditions
- Dermatophytosis tinea pedis, Plantar warts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 29, 2023
- Citation
- 23047627
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- Granted
The Board granted increased disability ratings of 30 percent for the service-connected left and right foot disabilities from March 23, 2011 to June 2022.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for plantar warts, finding that the evidence shows a diagnosis of plantar warts in both 1970 and 2011 during service. The Board also found that the current plantar warts disability had its onset during service.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for his right and left foot plantar warts, finding that they did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7820.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected plantar warts are being remanded for further evaluation and to obtain additional medical records.
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