The Board has granted a disability rating of 10 percent for the appellant's service-connected thrombophlebitis with post phlebitic syndrome, left lower leg since May 1994.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed intermittent edema and occasional cramps in the left leg after prolonged standing or walking, which was relieved by elevation of the extremity. The disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- thrombophlebitis, post phlebitic syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2000
- Citation
- 0002353
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