The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his varicose vein disability of the right leg, finding that it did not meet or more closely approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation under either the pre-amendment or amended VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed intermittent edema and achiness in the right leg but no persistent edema, ulcerations, or stasis dermatitis as required for higher ratings. The veteran's varicose veins were found to be of a moderate severity with involvement limited to the lower extremity.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 16, 2002
- Citation
- 0212139
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