The Board has granted increased disability evaluations of 40 percent from May 20, 1994 to August 19, 1995 for residuals of cold injury of the right foot and from February 1, 1995 to April 29, 1997 for residuals of cold injury of the left foot based on loss of use of the feet.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected residuals of cold injury resulted in severe peripheral neuropathy and osteomyelitis with chronic ulceration that essentially precluded ambulation on both feet.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of cold injury of the left foot, Residuals of cold injury of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 22, 2004
- Citation
- 0416264
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, in combination, affect him in such a way that he is precluded from performing either sedentary or physical work. The Board grants entitlement to TDIU.
- Denied
The veteran's residuals of cold injury of the left foot were found to not include tissue loss, nail abnormalities, color changes, locally impaired sensation, hyperhidrosis, or x-ray abnormalities. Therefore, a rating in excess of 10 percent is not warranted.
- Granted
The veteran is found to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, but not permanently housebound. He is therefore granted special monthly compensation on account of a need for regular aid and attendance.
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