The Board denied increased ratings for various conditions but granted restoration of a 10 percent rating for right hip iliotibial band syndrome, limitation of extension.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to their severity and frequency, while some issues were dismissed as they were not final decisions.

Claimed conditions

allergic rhinitis, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, left ankle tendinopathy, right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve (repeated), lumbar spine degenerative arthritis (repeated), right hip iliotibial band syndrome, limitation of extension, right hip iliotibial band syndrome, impairment of thigh, right hip iliotibial band syndrome, limitation of flexion, pain in the hands, left upper extremity ulnar neuropathy, demyelinating, right upper extremity ulnar neuropathy, demyelinating

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 6, 2025

Citation

A25085937

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