The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service injury. The decision also notes that new and relevant evidence was submitted after the September 2019 denial.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's statements regarding a lightning strike during basic training were credible, and established an in-service injury. The Board then determined that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy symptoms persisted and progressed in both lower extremities following service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2026
- Citation
- A26005814
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