VASRD 7122 · Cardiovascular / Neurological

Cold Injury Residuals VA Disability Rating

Damage from frostbite or cold exposure causing numbness, pain, skin discoloration or circulation issues.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
30%Permanent frostbite damage
20%Moderate symptoms
10%Mild frostbite history

How the VA Evaluates Cold Injury Residuals

Skin changes, nerve damage, vascular symptoms in cold-exposed areas.

Approval rate

High (~75%) if stationed in cold zones with matching symptoms.

Annual service-connected

1,600 veterans

Average rating

20%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Cold weather duty documentation
  • •Skin exam findings

Strategy Tips

  • •Submit deployment orders or cold climate base assignment
  • •Describe circulation or skin issues

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •Downplaying numbness
  • •No documentation of cold zone exposure

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Claiming without deployment records
  • •No current symptoms listed

Onset Patterns

  • •Winter combat or field exposure

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Cold Injury Residuals. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

  • Raynaud’s Syndrome

    Vascular narrowing

  • Peripheral Neuropathy

    Nerve damage

Common questions about Cold Injury Residuals

Is Cold Injury Residuals a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Cold Injury Residuals under VASRD diagnostic code 7122 (Cardiovascular / Neurological). Damage from frostbite or cold exposure causing numbness, pain, skin discoloration or circulation issues.
What VA disability rating can I get for Cold Injury Residuals?
Possible VA ratings for Cold Injury Residuals are 30%, 20%, 10%. Examples: 30% — Permanent frostbite damage; 20% — Moderate symptoms; 10% — Mild frostbite history.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Cold Injury Residuals?
The average awarded rating for Cold Injury Residuals is 20%. Roughly 1,600 veterans are service-connected for Cold Injury Residuals each year. Typical approval likelihood: High (~75%) if stationed in cold zones with matching symptoms..
What evidence helps prove Cold Injury Residuals for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Cold Injury Residuals claim includes: Cold weather duty documentation; Skin exam findings.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Cold Injury Residuals?
Common pitfalls when filing for Cold Injury Residuals: Claiming without deployment records; No current symptoms listed.
Is Cold Injury Residuals a presumptive condition for VA benefits?
Yes — Cold Injury Residuals is recognized as a presumptive condition. Recognized for extreme cold deployment
What conditions are commonly secondary to Cold Injury Residuals?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Cold Injury Residuals include: Raynaud’s Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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