The veteran's service-connected frostbite of both feet, lichen planus of the back, genitals, and bilateral legs, and avulsion fracture of the second toe of his right foot are currently evaluated at their respective minimum levels. The RO has denied all claims for increased evaluations.
The deciding factor: The current manifestations of the veteran's service-connected conditions do not warrant a higher evaluation as they are consistent with the assigned ratings based on minimal residuals and compensable symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Frostbite of both feet, Lichen planus of back, genitals, and bilateral legs, Avulsion fracture of the second toe of right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 14, 2005
- Citation
- 0525019
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