The Board denied increased disability ratings for the veteran's residuals of cold injury to his feet, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to January 12, 1998 and since then.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show persistent moderate symptoms such as swelling, tenderness or redness indicative of a disability warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of cold injury of the feet, residuals of cold injury of the left foot, residuals of cold injury of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0610980
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and notification under VCAA.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of cold injury to both feet warrant a 30 percent evaluation, as they meet the criteria for such under the rating schedule.
- Denied
The veteran's claim for increased ratings for cold injury residuals of the feet was denied. The criteria for a compensable rating prior to June 27, 2000 were not met, and the current ratings under new Diagnostic Code 7122 are found to be appropriate.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran seeks service connection for cold injury residuals and associated peripheral neuropathy. The case is being remanded to obtain a VA examination to determine the etiology of these conditions.
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