The Board finds that the Veteran's frostbite residuals, including PVD and onychomycosis, are related to service due to the reasonable doubt created by the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The positive opinion from Dr. D.M. regarding a relationship between the current disabilities and in-service cold weather injury is entitled to some probative weight when considered with other evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of frostbite, left upper extremity, residuals of frostbite, right upper extremity, residuals of frostbite, left lower extremity, residuals of frostbite, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 24, 2015
- Citation
- 1531663
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- Granted
The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for frostbite residuals of his bilateral upper and lower extremities are granted, with an effective date of June 26, 1952.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance, as he requires assistance with daily activities such as feeding himself, keeping himself clean, and protecting himself from environmental hazards.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran is seeking service connection for residuals of frostbite in both upper and lower extremities. The case has been remanded to obtain updated treatment records, conduct a VA examination, and determine the etiology of any current foot or hand disabilities related to his active military duty.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.
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