The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his right ingrown toenail was denied as the evidence did not show that it affected at least 5% of his body or exposed areas, and required systemic therapy.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU was also denied because he continued to work full-time as a truck driver during the period on appeal.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the right ingrown toenail affected at least 5% of his body or exposed areas, and required systemic therapy.,The Veteran worked full-time as a truck driver during the period on appeal, which is considered substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ingrown toenail, Nail fungus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2026
- Citation
- A26017060
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