The Board found that there is no evidence to support the veteran's claim of service connection for frostbite of the hands, as he did not have a hand injury in service and his current condition does not appear related to any service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the veteran did not present sufficient evidence to show an injury or disease incurred during service, which is required under Caluza v. Brown for a well-grounded claim.
- Claimed conditions
- frostbite of the hands
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 29, 2000
- Citation
- 0022882
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received sufficient to readjudicate the claims of entitlement to service connection for pes planus, frostbite of the feet, back pain, diabetes, poor vision, a right knee condition, and frostbite of the hands. The appeals are remanded for further development.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for frostbite of the hands as there is no current diagnosis and no evidence linking it to active duty.
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