Dismissed
The veteran's appeal for higher ratings for service-connected lumbar strain with IVDS and peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.
The deciding factor: The veteran properly withdrew his appeal before a decision was made, so there are no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain with intervertebral disc disease (IVDS), peripheral neuropathy, femoral nerve, right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity (sciatic nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25005168
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