The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The maximum schedular rating of 30 percent has been assigned for cold injury residuals in both feet, distal symmetric sensor polyneuropathy affecting the lower extremities, and tinnitus. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating or TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increase in ratings beyond the current maximum schedular ratings of 30 percent for cold injury residuals and distal symmetric sensor polyneuropathy, as well as the Veteran's inability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Cold weather injury, right foot, Cold weather injury, left foot, Distal symmetric sensor polyneuropathy, left lower extremity, Distal symmetric sensor polyneuropathy, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 14, 2021
- Citation
- A21019893
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