The Board has determined that there was clear and unmistakable error in the April 1946 rating decision denying service connection for cold injury residuals of the feet, and has granted an earlier effective date.
The deciding factor: The April 1946 rating decision incorrectly applied the then-existing service connection regulations to the evidence of record, leading to a denial of service connection. The November 1999 Board decision also failed to recognize this error.
- Claimed conditions
- cold injuries of the feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2015
- Citation
- 1508825
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1508825.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate rationale in previous VA examinations and a need for an additional examination considering the Veteran's altered gait theory.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for cold injuries of the hands and feet was granted with an effective date of November 17, 1981.
- Granted
The Veteran's cold injuries of the hands and ear lobes, diagnosed as cold sensitization of the hands and earlobes, were incurred in active military service. The Board finds that the Veteran currently has cold injuries of the feet, which are related to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of the issues on appeal.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.