The Board found that the veteran's frostbite of the hands and feet warranted separate 10 percent ratings prior to January 12, 1998. The veteran was granted a rating of 30 percent for cold injury of the left upper extremity and right upper extremity as of January 12, 1998.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show persistent moderate swelling or tenderness in either hands or feet, but did indicate paresthesia and hyperhidrosis which were considered separate disabilities under DC 7122.
- Claimed conditions
- Frostbite of the Feet, Frostbite of the Hands
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 8, 2005
- Citation
- 0510217
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