The Board denied several claims for increased ratings and service connection, while granting a 30% rating for herpes simplex labialis and service connection for thoracolumbar spine disability.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's conditions as supported by medical evidence and applicable rating criteria.

Claimed conditions

cervical strain with degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease and intervertebral disc syndrome, right upper extremity radiculopathy (associated with a service-connected cervical spine disability), left upper extremity radiculopathy (associated with a service-connected cervical spine disability), right great toe fracture, painful scars of the right lower extremity and anterior trunk, right knee strain, herpes simplex labialis, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), right leg compartment syndrome, left leg compartment syndrome, left testicular mass status post oricheotomy, bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, thoracolumbar spine disability (claimed as upper, middle and lower back condition), right sciatic radicular disability, left sciatic radicular disability, Q fever disability, restless leg syndrome, right extremity, restless leg syndrome, left extremity

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 20, 2025

Citation

A25101253

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