The Board denied increased ratings for service-connected scars of the right lower leg and varicose veins of the right leg, finding that there was no evidence to support a compensable rating or any increase in disability.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not demonstrate any symptoms or functional impairment warranting an increased rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Scars of the Right Lower Leg, Varicose Veins of the Right Leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2003
- Citation
- 0301147
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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
The Veteran's PTSD and varicose veins of the legs have been evaluated, but no ratings in excess of the current assigned ratings are warranted.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for varicose veins of the right leg was denied as her symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right leg varicose veins were rated at 40 percent prior to November 1, 2005 and reduced to 20 percent effective that date.
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