The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for restless legs syndrome was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to June 24, 2013, and one higher than 30 percent since.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a finding of moderate or severe symptoms that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2015
- Citation
- 1517230
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Restless Legs Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, finding that both conditions are etiologically related to the Veteran's period of active military service. The one-year presumption for chronic diseases was applied in determining service connection for Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Whole decision: Denied
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