The Veteran's rhabdomyolysis is characterized by periodic muscle pain upon exertion, and he has been granted an initial noncompensable rating. However, the Board found that his symptoms meet the criteria for a 20% rating under DC 5025 (fibromyalgia), as they are episodic and present more than one-third of the time.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's rhabdomyolysis is characterized by periodic muscle pain upon exertion, which meets the criteria for a 20% rating under DC 5025 (fibromyalgia).
- Claimed conditions
- rhabdomyolysis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2015
- Citation
- 1505357
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for radiculopathy, left and right lower extremities as secondary to lumbosacral strain due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion prior to the March 2025 rating decision. The Veteran is advised to cooperate with VA in obtaining relevant evidence.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's increased evaluation for rhabdomyolysis is denied, and his service connection claims for other conditions are also denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted initial disability ratings of 10 percent for rhabdomyolysis of the bilateral lower legs, muscle group XII, effective April 19, 2024. The decision finds that the Veteran's symptoms during the appeal period more nearly approximate moderate muscle disabilities.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's rhabdomyolysis was granted service connection, and the right shoulder strain increased to a 30 percent rating. The decision also noted that the Veteran's pain limits her ability to perform normal working movements of the body.
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