Ingrowing nail - A deformity of a digit or nailbed Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 12 March 2008.
Preliminary questions [652]
39055 there is some evidence that a deformity of a digit or nail bed may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.
5933 the veteran has had a deformity of a digit or nail bed at some time.
5934 the veteran had a deformity of the affected digit or nail bed on side and site of the body.
the deformity of the affected digit or nail bed on side and site of the body is an illness or injury which is identifiable. the veteran had the identified illness or injury, a deformity of the affected digit or nail bed on side and site of the body, at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.5885 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a deformity of a digit or nail bed of side and site of the body, and VEA service for the clinical onset of ingrown toenail.
5887 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a deformity of a digit or nail bed of side and site of the body, and operational service for the clinical onset of ingrown toenail.
or
5888 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a deformity of a digit or nail bed of side and site of the body, and eligible service for the clinical onset of ingrown toenail.
Clinical onset and operational service [5887]
6162 — the identified illness or injury, a deformity of the affected digit or nail bed on side and site of the body, is causally related to operational service.
Clinical onset and eligible service [5888]
6163 — the identified illness or injury, a deformity of the affected digit or nail bed on side and site of the body, is causally related to eligible service.