The veteran's service-connected frozen feet and frostbite residuals are rated at 10% prior to January 12, 1998, and at 30% effective from that date.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed persistent moderate symptoms after January 12, 1998, warranting a higher rating of 30%. Prior to this date, the symptoms were mild.
- Claimed conditions
- frozen feet, bilateral frostbite
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 15, 2002
- Citation
- 0200560
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