The Board denied ratings in excess of 10 percent for left and right lower extremity restless leg syndrome, a rating in excess of 70 percent for a psychiatric disability, and a compensable rating for left great toe ingrown toenail with tinea unguium. However, the Board granted an initial rating of 50 percent for posttraumatic concussive headaches.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be more closely approximating mild neuropathy in both lower extremities and moderate severity for psychiatric disability, but not warranting a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

Restless leg syndrome (left leg), Restless leg syndrome (right leg), Psychiatric disability, Posttraumatic concussive headaches, Left great toe ingrown toenail with tinea unguium, Tinnitus

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 4, 2025

Citation

A25095823

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