The Veteran's service-connected bilateral onychomycosis of the toenails was previously rated at non-compensable, but was increased to 30 percent due to systemic therapy prescribed for 12 weeks. The appeal is denied as the criteria for a compensable rating are not met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected bilateral onychomycosis of the toenails does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes, specifically due to lack of characteristic lesions involving at least five percent but less than 20 percent of the entire body affected or exposed areas.
- Claimed conditions
- onychomycosis of the bilateral toenails
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 29, 2026
- Citation
- A26040400
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