The Veteran's reduction in rating for left lower extremity muscle rigidity and/or stiffness was denied, as the evidence did not show actual improvement. The Veteran's initial claim of an increased evaluation for this condition was also denied.
The deciding factor: The RO failed to address whether the improvement in symptoms reflected an improvement in the Veteran’s ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- Left lower extremity muscle rigidity and/or stiffness, Balance impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 6, 2019
- Citation
- A19003392
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