The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected deep venous thrombosis of the left lower extremity secondary to protein C deficiency is currently manifested by persistent swelling upon standing or walking, but without evidence of moderate discoloration, pigmentation, or cyanosis. The disability is rated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not demonstrate any additional symptoms that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- deep venous thrombosis of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 5, 2001
- Citation
- 0124274
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What this means for you
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