The Board found that the Veteran's current foot numbness and tingling are likely due to a cold injury he sustained during service, resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supported the Veteran's account of a cold injury sustained during service, leading to persistent symptoms. The opinion from Dr. J.M.D., a neurologist, provided substantial rationale for this conclusion.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a cold injury to the feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 3, 2011
- Citation
- 1128654
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- Remanded (sent back)
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