The Board denied service connection for restless leg syndrome in both the right and left lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current condition and their military service.
The deciding factor: The VA medical opinions were found to be more probative than the private opinion due to their accuracy, thoroughness, and reliance on recent medical findings, including the November 2021 sleep study.
- Claimed conditions
- Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), right lower extremity, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25058572
What this means for you
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