The Board denied a rating greater than 30 percent for tinea versicolor of the stomach, back, thighs, and bilateral arms as the evidence did not support characteristic lesions involving more than 40 percent of the entire body or more than 40 percent of exposed areas affected; or constant or near-constant systemic therapy required over the past 12-month period.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's tinea versicolor affected 20 percent to 40 percent of his total body area, with less than 5 percent exposed, and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

tinea versicolor of the stomach, back, thighs, and bilateral arms

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 18, 2025

Citation

A25099946

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