The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for thrombophlebitis of the left and right legs, as well as his claim for service connection for multiple myocardial infarctions. The decision also noted that a separate TDIU claim would be addressed in a later decision.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence to support an increased rating for either leg thrombophlebitis based on the provided medical records, which did not demonstrate persistent swelling or other symptoms warranting higher ratings. The myocardial infarction claim was denied as there was insufficient service connection evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- thrombophlebitis of the left leg, multiple myocardial infarctions
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 19, 2003
- Citation
- 0313365
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted an effective date of March 20, 2003 for the Veteran's entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected conditions. The criteria were met as evidenced by the Veteran's inability to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment from this date onwards.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The claim for service connection for thrombophlebitis of the left leg was reopened as new and material evidence was submitted, but further action is required to determine if it is related to service or a service-connected condition.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for dysthymia as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected thrombophlebitis of the left leg. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for thrombophlebitis and service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder are remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations, treatment records, and SSA records.
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