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(d) Where treatment <strong>of</strong> certain specified service-related medical conditions or<br />

injuries costs less than $1000, the Peace Corps will, at its discretion, pay medical<br />

costs directly. If the cost for necessary treatment is $1000 or more, a claim must be<br />

filed under the <strong>FECA</strong> using normal procedures.<br />

(i) Dental Disease.<br />

(ii) Dermatitis. Simple skin irritation, inflammation or eruption due to allergic<br />

reaction, direct contact, radiation, light, or temperature changes may be<br />

included. Schistosomiasis, acariasis, psoriasis, pruritis, blastomycosis and other<br />

skin conditions are not included.<br />

(iii) Tinea (ringworm). Included conditions may involve any fungal skin<br />

condition. Common areas affected by ringworm include the body, scalp, beard,<br />

feet (athlete's foot) and legs/genitals (jock itch). Tinea <strong>of</strong> the fingernails and<br />

toenails (onychomycosis) can also be included.<br />

(iv) Minor eye irritation. Keratitis infections due to bacteria, conjunctivitis<br />

(pinkeye) and irritation from contact lenses may be included.<br />

(v) Terminal prophylaxis following malaria exposure.<br />

<strong>FECA</strong>-<strong>PT2</strong> Printed: 06/08/2010 702

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