Partly granted
The veteran's service connection for frostbite residuals in both feet was granted, but the claim for diabetes mellitus was denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence presented and the Veteran's testimony regarding the frostbite injuries.
- Claimed conditions
- residual of frostbite, right foot, residual of frostbite, left foot, diabetes mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25000707
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