The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for bilateral varicose veins, and the veteran's right ankle and knee disabilities are rated at their maximum allowable under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the veteran's bilateral varicose veins disability is manifested by significant symptoms including pain, swelling, and tenderness. The RO has granted a 50 percent rating for this condition based on its severity.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral varicose veins, residuals of a right ankle injury, right knee traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2002
- Citation
- 0216303
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What this means for you
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