Dismissed
The appeals for ratings and effective dates associated with frostbite of the left and right feet, as well as lumbar spine degenerative joint disease, were dismissed. The issues related to knee limitations and TDIU are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the foot and rating issues during the Board hearing, and there was no evidence supporting a higher rating for the lumbar spine condition within the relevant period.
- Claimed conditions
- Frostbite of the left foot, Frostbite of the right foot, Lumbar spine degenerative joint disease, Left knee limitation of flexion associated with left knee chronic strain, Right knee limitation of flexion associated with right knee chronic strain, Left knee limitation of extension associated with left knee chronic strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25094911
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