The veteran's claims for increased ratings for post-thrombotic syndrome, umbilical hernia, surgical scar of the left patella, and residuals of a left patella fracture have been denied as there is no evidence of stasis pigmentation or eczema in the lower extremity, small asymptomatic umbilical hernia, limited knee function not attributable to the scar, and no ankylosis of the knee.
The deciding factor: The clinical findings do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of evidence of stasis pigmentation or eczema in the lower extremity, small asymptomatic umbilical hernia, limited knee function not attributable to the scar, and no ankylosis of the knee.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-thrombotic syndrome with intermittent ulcers and pitting edema of the left lower extremity, Umbilical hernia, Surgical scar of the left patella, Residuals of a left patella fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 27, 2001
- Citation
- 0127672
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for umbilical hernia, hiatal hernia, RLS and periodic leg movement disorder (left knee), and awarded a 10% disability rating effective October 5, 2016.
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