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Non-Freezing Cold Injuries (NFCIs) might not get the headlines, but for many serving and former military personnel, the impact is real and lasting. Often sustained during training exercises or deployments in cold and wet conditions, NFCIs can leave you with pain, numbness, and sensitivity to cold long after the operation ends.
What makes NFCIs particularly difficult is how often they go unreported or underplayed. Soldiers are trained to push through discomfort, to get on with the job. But ignoring the early signs—loss of feeling in the feet or fingers, skin changes, cold intolerance—can mean permanent damage. And in many cases, injuries that could have been prevented go unaddressed.
The MOD has a responsibility to protect its people—not just in combat, but in preparation too. That includes issuing proper kit, providing the right training, and knowing when to pull individuals out of risk. If that doesn’t happen and you’re injured as a result, you may be entitled to bring a claim.
What’s often misunderstood is that NFCI claims aren’t about blame—they’re about recognition. Recognition that the injury is real, that it could have been avoided, and that it’s had a lasting impact on your life.
Many people don’t realise how recent their “date of knowledge” really is—but that doesn’t mean time has run out.
You’ve served. Now let us serve you—by making sure your injury isn’t dismissed, overlooked, or forgotten. If you believe that you might have a non-freezing cold injury caused by military service, Nexa Law can assess your case and advise you on the next steps.