The Veteran's hyperkeratosis with Dupuytren's contracture and athlete's foot (tinea pedis) are rated at 30 percent effective October 10, 2024.
The deciding factor: Systemic therapy for oral antifungal medication was used over the past 12 months, meeting criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7806.
- Claimed conditions
- hyperkeratosis with Dupuytren's contracture, athlete's foot (tinea pedis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2026
- Citation
- A26000145
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for service connection for athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is dismissed as the benefit has already been granted. The Veteran does not have a hearing loss disability for VA purposes, and his claims for bilateral knee disabilities and back disability are remanded due to inadequate pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
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