Dismissed
The appeal of the issues related to increased ratings for various conditions, including tendonitis of the right ankle, osteoarthritis of the left ankle, lumbosacral strain, and radiculopathy in both lower extremities, was dismissed due to a procedural defect.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to identify an appealable issue or issues with which he disagrees in his December 5, 2024 VA Form 10182, thus failing to comply with the procedural requirements for review.
- Claimed conditions
- tendonitis of the right ankle, osteoarthritis of the left ankle, lumbosacral strain, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25105584
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