The veteran's service-connected frostbite of the feet has been rated at 30 percent since November 20, 1995 and increased to 20 percent for each foot starting January 12, 1998.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms including pain, tingling, numbness, cold sensitivity, muscle cramps, hyperkeratotic toenails, sensory impairment, diminished strength, difficulty walking, and X-ray evidence of osteoporosis and degenerative changes have been consistent throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Frozen Feet, Cold Injury to Right Foot, Cold Injury to Left Foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 8, 2002
- Citation
- 0207381
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for frozen feet has been readjudicated and is granted. The case is remanded as the Board finds that new evidence received since the April 2016 decision supports the claim.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal was denied for various issues, including PTSD and residuals of a fistulotomy. The Board found that the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD were not met.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, while disabling, do not render him unemployable due to their combined effects. The nonservice-connected conditions have a more significant impact on his employability.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran's current diagnosis is related to his military service and stressors consistent with service.,The issue of entitlement to service connection for frozen feet was withdrawn by the veteran prior to a decision being made.
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