BVA Case 17-4845: Back
BVAReal Board of Veterans' Appeals decision · · PROST, Chief Judge
Conditions Claimed
Official 2026 VA monthly compensation, including the 2.8% COLA increase.
Dependent add-ons start at a 30% rating. Child-only and dependent-parent rates: see the full 2026 pay chart.
2026 base rates, all ratings (veteran alone)
| Rating | Monthly (2026, incl. 2.8% COLA) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 |
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Issues on Appeal
BackKneeSkinHeartGIEye
Why It Was Decided This Way
With respect to the increased rating of 30 percent for Green’s service connected-dermatophytosis from August 15, 1998 to June 23, 2009, the Board found “that by resolv- ing all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, prior to June 24, 2009, the Veteran’s service-connected dermato- phytosis was shown to have been manifested by constant itching.
The Board noted, however that the evi- dence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The Board noted that, on June 23, 2009, an examiner reviewed the results of Green’s February 2007 examination with Green for the purpose of Case: 19-2047 Document: 44 Page: 3 Filed: 04/07/2020 GREEN v.
The Board determined that “the evidence of record [was] clearly stale,” and ordered Green “to undergo a VA examination by an appropriate physician to determine the current severity of his dermatophytosis of the feet and groin area.
The Board’s Second Decision On November 17, 2017, the Board denied Green’s re- quest for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for der- matophytosis for the period beginning June 24, 2009.
After reviewing the evidence, the Board concluded that Green was not entitled to a higher rating because “he did not have exudation or itching constant [sic], extensive le- sions, or marked disfigurement during the pendency of the appeal.
In making its determination, the Board noted that Green had received regular medical care for a variety of conditions from the G.
Accordingly, based upon the totality of the evidence, the Board concluded that Green’s disability failed to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his dermatophytosis under the pre-2002 regulations.
Authorities Cited
Regulations Cited (38 CFR / 38 USC)
Denial Type
Unclassified
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