The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of bilateral frostbite of the feet from January 1992 to January 11, 1998 was denied. The RO found that there were no objective manifestations of residuals of frostbite during this period.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the old regulations in effect prior to January 11, 1998.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral frostbite of the feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 29, 2000
- Citation
- 0022987
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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