The Board granted service connection for residuals of frostbite of the right hand and feet, finding that the veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not due to in-service exposure to extreme cold weather.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner diagnosed the veteran with a cold injury to the feet and right hand, and stated that these conditions were at least as likely as not due to in-service exposure to extreme cold weather.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of frostbite of the right hand, Residuals of frostbite of the feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 30, 2008
- Citation
- 0814172
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a lumbar spine disability, right and left knee disabilities, hypertension, residuals of frostbite of both hands, and a right shoulder disability, for additional development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's foot disabilities, including whether they are related to his service in Korea.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was not found to warrant a rating in excess of 40 percent, and he was also denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
- Denied
The veteran's claims for increased initial evaluation and earlier effective dates were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating or an earlier effective date.
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