The veteran's service-connected venous thrombosis of the left leg with post-phlebitic syndrome was initially rated at 10 percent prior to July 23, 1997.,From July 23, 1997 through January 11, 1998, the veteran's disability warranted a 30 percent evaluation.,Effective from January 12, 1998, the veteran was assigned a 40 percent rating for his service-connected venous thrombosis of the left leg with post-phlebitic syndrome.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disability progressed and required higher evaluations as it worsened over time.
- Claimed conditions
- Deep venous thrombosis of the left leg, Post-phlebitic syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 12, 2001
- Citation
- 0118245
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