The Veteran's claims for cellulitis of the right leg and dermatophytosis and onychomycosis of the bilateral toenails have been readjudicated due to new evidence. The claims are granted.
The deciding factor: New evidence has been submitted that tends to prove or disprove a matter at issue in the claim, leading to a readjudication.
- Claimed conditions
- Cellulitis of the right leg, Dermatophytosis and onychomycosis of the bilateral toenails
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2024
- Citation
- A24014887
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What this means for you
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