The veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for residuals of frozen feet and a compensable evaluation for his left middle finger disability were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not warrant an increase in disability ratings, as the symptoms primarily consisted of pain, numbness, and cold sensitivity without more severe manifestations such as tissue loss or locally impaired sensation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's residuals of frozen feet are currently rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 7122 for cold injury residuals. The evidence does not support a higher rating based on the current symptomatology, which includes arthralgia and cold sensitivity without more severe manifestations such as tissue loss or locally impaired sensation.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of frozen feet (left and right), Left middle finger disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2001
- Citation
- 0109787
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