The veteran's bilateral varicose veins prior to January 12, 1998 were manifested by mild superficial varicose veins of both lower extremities.,After January 12, 1998, the veteran's right and left lower extremity varicose vein disabilities have been manifested by saphenous varicosities with no large vessel involvement.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA Rating Schedule criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Varicose Veins, Left Lower Extremity Varicose Veins, Right Lower Extremity Varicose Veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2001
- Citation
- 0106413
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