Denied
The Board denied service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy, hearing loss, and various other conditions as the evidence did not support a finding of direct or secondary causation to active service.
The deciding factor: The May 2023 VA back examination found no findings, signs, or symptoms to support a diagnosis of LLE radiculopathy. The February 2024 private evaluation was given little weight due to lack of rationale and addressing prior evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Left lower extremity (LLE) radiculopathy, Hearing loss, Depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified, with moderate anxious mood, Left foot hallux valgus, Acne, Acne fine scars on the posterior trunk
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095775
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