The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of tinea pedis and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a schedular or extraschedular rating in excess of 20 percent for tinea pedis, as it did not cover 20 to 40 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected and was not treated with systemic therapy. For TDIU, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities (tinea pedis and gastritis) combined to a rating of 30 percent, which is less than the required 60 percent for total disability ratings based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation in excess of 20 percent under either the old or new versions of Diagnostic Code 7806 (for dermatitis) and failed to show systemic therapy as required by the criteria. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities combined to a rating of 30 percent, which is less than the required 60 percent for total disability ratings based on individual unemployability.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea pedis, gastritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 11, 2023
- Citation
- 23050080
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