The Veteran's service-connected residuals of cold injury to the bilateral lower extremities are currently evaluated at 30 percent. The Board has determined that a higher evaluation is not warranted as there is no evidence of additional disability beyond what is already reflected in the current rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support an increase in the Veteran's disability rating beyond the current 30 percent for residuals of cold injury to the bilateral lower extremities, which reflects the maximum schedular evaluation available under Diagnostic Code 7122.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of cold injury to bilateral lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy in bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2010
- Citation
- 1015929
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The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of cold injury residuals to hands and feet, as well as PTSD. The decision is due to the death of the appellant.
- Granted
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including cardiovascular disorders, pulmonary disorders, Crohn's disease, and peripheral neuropathies in the upper and lower extremities. The claims are currently pending due to a lack of development regarding potential aggravation by PTSD and a need for updated VA examinations.
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