The veteran's right ear cold residuals are rated at 10%.,The veteran's left ear cold residuals are also rated at 10%.,Service connection for degenerative joint disease of the hands is not granted as it was not incurred during active military service.

The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the veteran has cold sensitivity in both ears, warranting a 10% evaluation.,Similarly, the medical records indicate cold sensitivity in the left ear, also warranting a 10% evaluation.,There is no indication of service connection for degenerative joint disease of the hands as it was not present during active military service.

Claimed conditions

Cold residuals of the right ear, Cold residuals of the left ear, Degenerative joint disease, both hands

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

April 2, 2001

Citation

0109729

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