The Board found no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's current foot conditions are related to service, specifically cold injury. The preponderance of the evidence is against the claim.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner provided an addendum opinion stating that the current foot disabilities were less likely as not caused by or related to service, including cold injury in service.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of frostbite of the lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2018
- Citation
- 1807351
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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
The Veteran's vertigo, scars of the left knee and wrist/arm, CFS, bilateral shin disabilities, frostbite residuals, and Meniere’s disease are not related to his military service.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with these conditions since separation from service but there is no evidence linking them to his time in active duty.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to cold injury sustained during service. However, hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by service and may not be presumed to have been.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining clarification of the Veteran's intent regarding potential service connection claims and seeking relevant medical records. The Veteran is also to be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.
- Whole decision: Denied
The evidence does not support the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of frostbite and peripheral vascular disease, as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
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