The Board has granted service connection for a left upper extremity disability and a right upper extremity disability, both associated with exposure to extreme cold temperatures and manifesting as symptoms consistent with Raynaud's disease.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported exposure to extreme cold temperatures during service in Korea, which is considered conceded. The Board found that the Veteran had current disabilities related to his exposure to extreme cold temperatures, including symptoms of Raynaud's syndrome, cold sensitization, and sensory fiber neuropathies in his hands.
- Claimed conditions
- Left upper extremity disability, Right upper extremity disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 15, 2024
- Citation
- 24007959
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What this means for you
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