The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of varicose veins and pes planus were denied as the evidence did not show that his conditions warranted higher ratings based on their current severity.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's varicose veins and pes planus did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- varicose veins of the left leg, pes planus of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 22, 2005
- Citation
- 0519991
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is warranted due to incomplete medical examination.,The VA examiner concluded that the cervical spine disability was less likely than not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The Board finds this opinion inadequate as it did not address whether the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine is a congenital defect and if so, whether there was aggravation during service.,The VA examiner noted that the Veteran's pes planus is a congenital condition and concluded that it is an incidental finding with no symptoms related to his service. The Board finds this opinion inadequate as it did not address whether the pes planus is a congenital defect or disease, nor if there was aggravation during service.,The Veteran seeks service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, obesity, and CKD. No specific issues are listed regarding these conditions in the decision summary.,The Veteran's hypertension is not addressed in the decision summary.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The claims for varicose veins of the right leg and left leg are remanded due to insufficient evidence.
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for a left upper extremity nerve condition and remanded the claims for varicose veins of both legs due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, a bilateral hearing loss disability, and pes planus of both feet. The lumbar spine claim was remanded.
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