Partly granted
The Veteran's service connection for restless leg syndrome was granted, while the claims for increased ratings for degenerative arthritis with vertebral fracture, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and tinnitus were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence is in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's current RLS had its onset in or is otherwise related to his periods of active service, leading to a grant. However, there was not enough evidence to support higher ratings for the other conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) left, Degenerative arthritis with vertebral fracture (claimed as Degenerative Arthritis Stenosis and arthritis due to trauma), Radiculopathy, right lower extremity, Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25015418
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