The March 2004 rating decision incorrectly denied service connection for residuals of a cold injury to the bilateral lower extremities due to lack of evidence in service treatment records. The Veteran's lay statements and VA examiner's opinion supported his claim, indicating exposure to cold during military service and current symptoms.
The deciding factor: The March 2004 rating decision failed to consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding in-service cold exposure and symptoms, leading to a misapplication of applicable law.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a cold injury to the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2016
- Citation
- 1645582
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