The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hand frostbite residuals and right hand frostbite residuals. The appeal is pending on remand for further development regarding bilateral knee trauma.,Service connection was not granted as there is no evidence of a current disability related to in-service frostbite, despite the Veteran’s assertions.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not address the Veteran's documented parachute jumps during service and provided a negative nexus opinion without considering this critical information.
- Claimed conditions
- left hand frostbite residuals, right hand frostbite residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20040640
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board is remanding all claims on appeal due to the need for VA examinations and opinions regarding frostbite residuals of various body parts.,The Board is also remanding the diabetes mellitus, hemorrhoids, and body rashes claims due to the need for verification of herbicide exposure during service in Korea.,PTSD, anxiety, nightmares, and hallucinations claims are being remanded without further action as there are no STRs available.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have necessitated the need for regular aid and assistance of another individual, warranting special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance. However, there is no evidence to support the claim for loss of use of a hand or foot.
- Granted
The Veteran's left hand frostbite residuals are granted a rating of 30 percent prior to September 6, 2016.,The Veteran's right hand frostbite residuals are granted a rating of 30 percent from September 6, 2016 onwards.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right and left hand frostbite residuals, finding that the Veteran's current bilateral hand disability is related to frostbite sustained during active service.
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