The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected phlebitis of the left arm with pulmonary embolus, finding that there was no evidence of persistent swelling or other symptoms warranting a higher rating. The combined evaluation of the veteran's service-connected disabilities remains at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical records did not document persistent swelling or other symptoms that would justify an increased evaluation for phlebitis of the left arm with pulmonary embolus.
- Claimed conditions
- Phlebitis of the left arm, Pulmonary embolus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2000
- Citation
- 0001077
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's death in 1975 was not related to a service-connected disability or any other way. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for the cause of death.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional medical opinions and records, particularly regarding the cause of death.
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