The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, residuals of left foot frostbite, and residuals of right foot frostbite. The appeal was denied for a compensable disability rating for tinea genitocrural, intergluteal and tinea pedis, and onychomycosis.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine had its onset in service, while the bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy was caused by his lumbar spine disability. The residuals of frostbite were also found to have their onset in service. However, the skin condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, Residuals of left foot frostbite, Residuals of right foot frostbite, Tinea genitocrural, intergluteal and tinea pedis, and onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25102827
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