The Board granted a 20 percent initial evaluation for dry eye syndrome and separate 30 percent evaluations for compartment syndrome affecting the left and right leg muscles, while denying an increased rating for residual anteromedial scars postoperative decompression of the right lower leg and remanding the claim for acne.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's dry eye syndrome and compartment syndrome symptoms as supported by medical evidence, but the pain associated with his scars did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

Residual anteromedial scars postoperative decompression, right lower leg compartment syndrome, Dry eye syndrome, Compartment syndrome, left leg muscle with injury to muscle group XI, Compartment syndrome, left leg muscle with injury to muscle group XII, Compartment syndrome, right leg muscle with injury to muscle group XI, Compartment syndrome, right leg muscle with injury to muscle group XII, Acne

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 22, 2025

Citation

A25091154

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