The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of frostbite residuals of the feet, finding that no new and material evidence had been presented.
The deciding factor: No new and material evidence was submitted to support the veteran's claim.
- Claimed conditions
- frostbite residuals of the feet
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2004
- Citation
- 0425876
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and medical opinions. The issues include left knee condition, right knee condition, frostbite residuals of the feet, and bilateral shin splints.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen his service connection for frostbite residuals of the hands and feet, as well as his bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and bilateral shoulder disabilities. The claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus is denied due to lack of prior communication indicating intent to file a claim.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for frostbite residuals of the feet, but denied the claim on the merits as there is no evidence that he incurred such a condition during his active military service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for frostbite residuals of the feet and a back disorder, finding that these conditions are related to in-service injuries. The veteran's current foot disorders are considered at least as likely as not due to cold injury sustained during service, while his back disorder is found to be unrelated to service.
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