The veteran's bilateral varicose veins were rated at 20 percent from April 7, 1994 to January 11, 1998. The right leg was rated at 20 percent from January 12, 1998 to June 2, 2000 and at 40 percent after that date. The left leg was rated at 20 percent from January 12, 1998 to August 31, 1998 and at 50 percent after that date.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the old Diagnostic Codes prior to January 12, 1998. The veteran's varicose veins were characterized by persistent edema with symptoms of pain or cramping on exertion and no involvement of the deep circulation.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 11, 2002
- Citation
- 0207582
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