The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for residuals of frostbite of the right hand and also denied his TDIU claim.
The deciding factor: The evidence submitted was not new and material, thus failing to reopen the previously denied claim. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of frostbite of the right hand
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 31, 2017
- Citation
- 1719224
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected frostbite residuals of the hands and feet are being remanded for further evaluation as his symptoms have worsened since the last examination.
- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart disorder, kidney transplant and residuals thereof, neck artery disability, leg bypass surgery and residuals thereof, left leg to right leg artery transplant and residuals thereof, and frostbite of hands and feet. The Veteran's service records are unavailable due to a fire, but VA must assist in the development of his claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including throat cancer, dental disability for compensation purposes, and residuals of frostbite of both hands and feet. The appeal is limited to these specific issues.
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