The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for left nail onychomycosis, as there was no evidence of characteristic lesions involving at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of the entire body affected; or at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of exposed areas affected; or intermittent systemic therapy for a total duration of less than 6 weeks over the past 12-month period.

The deciding factor: The appeal was denied because the Veteran's left nail onychomycosis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 7813, as it required no more than topical therapy and affected less than 5% of the total body area and exposed areas.

Claimed conditions

left nail onychomycosis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 30, 2025

Citation

A25008618

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