The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of cold injuries to the ankles, feet, hands, shoulders, and neck has been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of a current disability attributable to in-service cold injury.,The Veteran's PTSD with secondary alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder (PTSD) has been rated at 50 percent, but his claim for an increased rating remains pending.
The deciding factor: There is insufficient evidence to establish that the Veteran currently suffers from a disability attributable to cold injuries sustained during service. The Board found no current medical evidence linking any of the Veteran's symptoms to in-service cold injury.,The Veteran's PTSD with secondary alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder (PTSD) has been rated at 50 percent, but his claim for an increased rating remains pending.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of cold injuries to the ankles, feet, hands, shoulders, and neck, tremors of the hands and legs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 23, 2021
- Citation
- 21070397
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