The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity exertional compartment syndrome and a linear left lateral calf scar, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of muscle disability were found to be no more than moderate throughout the appellate period, and there was no evidence of severe impairment as required for higher ratings.

Claimed conditions

left lower extremity exertional compartment syndrome, right lower extremity exertional compartment syndrome, linear left lateral calf scar

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 23, 2025

Citation

A25092061

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