The Board granted service connection for cold injury residuals of the bilateral lower extremities, to include peripheral neuropathy, based on evidence showing in-service exposure and ongoing symptoms.

The deciding factor: The appellant's lay statements and medical records supported a nexus between his in-service cold injury and current peripheral neuropathy.

Claimed conditions

Cold injury residuals of the left lower extremity, to include peripheral neuropathy, Cold injury residuals of the right lower extremity, to include peripheral neuropathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

October 17, 2025

Citation

A25089607

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