The VA has granted service connection for varicose veins of the left ankle and assigned a noncompensable disability rating. The veteran's varicose veins are manifested by intermittent edema, pain after prolonged standing, with symptoms relieved by elevation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's varicose veins were characterized as asymptomatic palpable or visible varicose veins, which meet the criteria for a noncompensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7120.
- Claimed conditions
- varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 7, 2004
- Citation
- 0408999
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 0408999.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a neck condition, plantar fasciitis, left ankle condition, and varicose veins to ensure that VA's duty to assist is followed and that the Veteran is afforded every possible consideration.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for an increased rating for varicose veins and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
- Dismissed
The appeals regarding the deferred claims for service connection for varicose veins and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) are dismissed as there was no final adjudicative determination to which a Notice of Disagreement could be filed.
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, but granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.