The Board has granted initial disability ratings of 10 percent for rhabdomyolysis of the bilateral lower legs, muscle group XII, effective April 19, 2024. The decision finds that the Veteran's symptoms during the appeal period more nearly approximate moderate muscle disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms during the appeal period more nearly approximated moderate muscle disabilities and thus meet the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating under DC 5312, warranting initial ratings of 10 percent for rhabdomyolysis of the bilateral lower legs, muscle group XII.
- Claimed conditions
- rhabdomyolysis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2026
- Citation
- A26029053
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