The Veteran's herpes zoster and tinea pedis of both feet were rated as non-compensable due to the skin conditions affecting less than 5% of total body area and requiring only topical therapy.,For his migraine headaches, the Veteran was denied an initial compensable rating because he did not experience characteristic prostrating attacks.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's herpes zoster and tinea pedis do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as they affect less than 5% of total body area and require only topical therapy, without significant functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Herpes Zoster, Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24076080
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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