The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and other benefits, finding no persuasive evidence of symptomatology warranting a compensable evaluation prior to March 08, 2018, or in excess of the current ratings thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not exhibit sufficient symptomology to warrant a compensable rating under the applicable criteria for his cold injury residuals and hallux valgus conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of cold injury to the right upper extremity, Residuals of cold injury to the left upper extremity, Residuals of cold injury to the right lower extremity, Residuals of cold injury to the left lower extremity, Hallux valgus of the right great toe, Hallux valgus of the left great toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2024
- Citation
- A24067495
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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