The Board has granted a higher rating of 40 percent for DVT of the left leg, effective from January 12, 1998. The veteran's claim for esophagitis is also granted with a 40 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows persistent edema and stasis pigmentation in the left leg that more nearly approximates the criteria for a 30 percent rating under diagnostic code 7121, effective prior to January 12, 1998. The veteran's esophagitis is manifested by recurrent epigastric distress, occasional regurgitation, and chest pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Elevated Cholesterol, DVT of the Left Leg, Esophagitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 30, 2000
- Citation
- 0014127
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