The veteran's thrombophlebitis of the left lower extremity was rated at 10 percent from April 21, 1993 to January 11, 1998 and at 20 percent since January 12, 1998.
The deciding factor: The veteran's thrombophlebitis of the left lower extremity met the criteria for a 30 percent rating under the old VA rating criteria effective before and after January 12, 1998.
- Claimed conditions
- thrombophlebitis 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
- June 14, 2002
- Citation
- 0206309
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for thrombophlebitis of the left lower extremity was denied. The Board found that his symptoms, while causing discomfort and limitations, did not warrant a higher rating under the applicable criteria. For TDIU, the Veteran was deemed unemployable due to service-connected disabilities but maintained employment during the appeal period.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for thrombophlebitis of the left lower extremity and TDIU are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran is not entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to August 16, 2013. However, from August 16, 2013, the evidence shows that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, thus warranting a TDIU effective as of that date.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and consideration of new medical records, including SSA disability determination.
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