The Board found that the veteran's bilateral varicose veins were no more than moderate in degree prior to January 12, 1998 and have remained so since then. Effective from January 12, 1998, his right and left leg varicose veins have been manifested by intermittent edema of the extremity or aching and fatigue after prolonged standing or walking, with symptoms relieved by elevation of the extremity.
The deciding factor: The veteran's bilateral varicose veins were no more than moderate in degree prior to January 12, 1998 and have remained so since then. Effective from January 12, 1998, his right and left leg varicose veins have been manifested by intermittent edema of the extremity or aching and fatigue after prolonged standing or walking, with symptoms relieved by elevation of the extremity.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 21, 2000
- Citation
- 0033418
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