The Veteran's claims for service connection for frostbite of the feet and calluses of the feet, as well as his claim for an initial compensable rating for a bilateral hearing loss disability were all denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing frostbite or calluses of the feet during service, and current symptoms do not meet the criteria for service connection under direct service connection principles.
- Claimed conditions
- frostbite of the feet, calluses of the feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 13, 2012
- Citation
- 1205468
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter of entitlement to service connection for frostbite of the hands and feet for issuance of a Statement of the Case.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The back condition and frostbite of the hands and feet were remanded for further examination.
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