The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right thumb pain, right ring finger pain, lipoma scars, lumbar strain with spondylolisthesis, and non-compensable disabilities. However, it granted a 40% rating for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy with restless leg syndrome.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes; however, his left and right lower extremity radiculopathies were found to be moderately severe incomplete paralysis, warranting a 40% rating each.
- Claimed conditions
- right thumb pain status post fracture, right ring finger pain, lipoma scar of the right upper extremity, lipoma scar of the left upper extremity, lipoma scars, posterior trunk, lumbar strain with spondylolisthesis, left lower extremity radiculopathy with restless leg syndrome, right lower extremity radiculopathy with restless leg syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25046181
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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