The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's lumbosacral musculoligamentous strain, radiculopathy of both lower extremities, right ankle sprain, and allergic rhinitis. Service connection was granted for eczema (claimed as dermatitis) but denied for sinusitis, cirrhosis of the liver, cervical strain, left shoulder strain, right shoulder strain, and left ankle strain.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings or service connection based on the evidence provided.

Claimed conditions

lumbosacral musculoligamentous strain, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, right ankle sprain, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, eczema (claimed as dermatitis), cirrhosis of the liver (claimed as liver condition), cervical strain, secondary to lumbosacral musculoligamentous strain, left shoulder strain, secondary to lumbosacral musculoligamentous strain, right shoulder strain, secondary to lumbosacral musculoligamentous strain, left ankle strain, secondary to lumbosacral musculoligamentous strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 3, 2025

Citation

A25103792

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