The Veteran's service connection for residuals of a cold injury to the upper and lower extremities is granted.,The Veteran's service connection for a disability manifested by left buttock pain and numbness is dismissed as it has been found to be related to his already service-connected left leg radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: Residuals of cold injury are currently shown on physical examination, with subjective complaints including cold sensitivity, throbbing, aching, tingling, and swelling in the hands and feet.,The Veteran's left buttock pain and numbness have been associated with his already service-connected left leg radiculopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a cold injury to the upper extremities, residuals of a cold injury to the lower extremities, a disability manifested by left buttock pain and numbness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2014
- Citation
- 1425797
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection has been remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The claims will be reconsidered on their merits.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's residuals of cold injuries to both upper and lower extremities are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any disabilities of the legs and feet, including those claimed as residuals of a cold injury to the lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy, a leg disorder with paralysis, Raynaud's phenomenon, or a bilateral foot disorder. The evidence shows no clinical demonstration of these conditions during service or for many years after service, and there is no medical opinion linking any current disabilities to military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining in-patient hospital records from Germany and VA treatment records prior to January 2000. The Veteran's claims of service connection for left ear hearing loss and cold injury residuals will be further evaluated based on the new evidence.
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