The VA denied higher ratings for several conditions but granted a separate 10% rating for hallux valgus and 40% ratings for radiculopathy in both lower extremities starting from March 20, 2020. TDIU was also granted from the same date.,,,,,,,,The VA did not find new and relevant evidence to reopen claims for hypertension, tinnitus, or bilateral hearing loss.,,,,
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating for the right ankle sprain with shin splints as the Veteran already has the maximum schedular rating.,,,,,,,,
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle sprain with shin splints, bilateral pes cavus with bilateral DDD of the feet, hallux valgus, migraine headaches, radiculopathy, right lower extremity, sciatic nerve, radiculopathy, left lower extremity, sciatic nerve, herniated disc and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the lumbar spine, hypertension, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, eye condition, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erectile dysfunction, bilateral shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25004936
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 1,762 · Granted: 24% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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