The Veteran's claims for service connection for frostbite of the upper and lower extremities, as well as a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of shell fragment wound (SFW) of the left foot, have been denied.,Additionally, the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his left foot scar based on its area from May 31, 2023, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for his painful left foot scar from that date, were also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims for service connection or increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of frostbite of the upper extremities, residuals of frostbite of the lower extremities, residuals of shell fragment wound (SFW) of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23065190
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- 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.
- Denied
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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