The Board has determined that the veteran's thrombophlebitis, lower left extremity, results in massive board-like edema with constant pain at rest and warrants a 100% evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed significant edema and constant pain at rest, meeting the criteria for a 100% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7121.
- Claimed conditions
- thrombophlebitis, lower left extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 31, 2001
- Citation
- 0127779
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, require the regular aid and attendance of another person due to their severity. The Board finds that SMC based on aid and attendance is granted.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered a remand due to inadequate compliance with previous remands, and the Veteran's thrombophlebitis of lower extremities is being reviewed for service connection.
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