The Board denied service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine and denied entitlement to a compensable evaluation for varicose veins of the right leg prior to June 14, 2001. The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his right leg varicose veins was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine was incurred or aggravated by service and there was no showing of continuity of symptomatology after service. The veteran's current varicose veins were found to be less than a compensable level prior to June 14, 2001.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2001
- Citation
- 0127438
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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