The Board has granted service connection for frostbite of the toes and fingers, bilaterally, with cold sensitivity and neuropathy as incurred in active service. Additionally, a 10 percent evaluation is assigned for cervical strain.
The deciding factor: Frostbite of the toes and fingers was diagnosed during service and is presumed to have originated there due to exposure to extreme cold conditions. The veteran's cervical spine disorder has been shown to result in moderate limitation of motion with intervertebral disc syndrome, warranting a 10 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Frostbite of the toes and fingers, bilaterally, with cold sensitivity and neuropathy, Cervical strain, Right patellofemoral pain syndrome, Left patellofemoral pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 13, 2001
- Citation
- 0110824
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