The Board granted service connection for mild broad-based disc bulge L4-L5 resulting in mild central canal stenosis pain of the lumbar spine and right lower extremity (RLE) radiculopathy, but denied service connection for restless leg syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for diverticulitis, and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. The Board also granted a 10 percent rating for seborrheic dermatitis, dermatitis, and tinea versicolor.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder and RLE radiculopathy were related to his military service, while the other conditions were not supported by sufficient evidence of current disability or a nexus to service.
- Claimed conditions
- mild broad-based disc bulge L4-L5 resulting in mild central canal stenosis pain of the lumbar spine, right lower extremity (RLE) radiculopathy, restless leg syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), diverticulitis, allergic rhinitis, seborrheic dermatitis, dermatitis, and tinea versicolor
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25058678
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 1,676 · Granted: 24% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Denied
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