The Veteran's service connection claims for neurological disabilities of the lower extremities and a disability manifested by chest tightness with muscle spasms are granted.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to December 9, 2004 is dismissed.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported service connection for the claimed conditions based on their onset during active duty service and a nexus to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Restless leg syndrome, Neurological disability of the left lower extremity, Neurological disability of the right lower extremity, Disability manifested by chest tightness with muscle spasms
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20047774
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What this means for you
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