The Veteran's cold injury residuals for both feet were granted a 30% evaluation as of November 22, 2010. The disability picture prior to this date was more closely approximated by the 10% rating in Diagnostic Code 7122.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on November 2010 found that the Veteran's cold injury residuals had progressed and met the criteria for a 30% evaluation based on additional symptoms such as nail abnormalities, color changes, locally impaired sensation, and tissue loss.
- Claimed conditions
- Cold Injury Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20052982
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disability including PTSD and depression, hypertension, and cold injury residuals are all remanded for further development.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected cold injury residuals of the bilateral lower extremities are rated at 30 percent effective December 5, 1945 to January 12, 1998. Effective on and after January 12, 1998, his right and left lower extremities are each rated at 30 percent.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased evaluations of his various disabilities has been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected residuals of cold injury to the upper and lower extremities have been granted separate disability ratings for peripheral neuropathy (PN).,Higher initial evaluations are not warranted for the Veteran’s service-connected residuals of cold injury.
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