The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his arteriosclerotic heart disease, varicose veins (right and left legs), and arteriosclerosis obliterans were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under either the pre-amended or amended cardiovascular regulations.
The deciding factor: The veteran's conditions did not meet the specific criteria for a higher rating under either the pre-amended or amended cardiovascular regulations, including those related to congestive heart failure and severe varicose veins.
- Claimed conditions
- Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease, Varicose Veins (Right Leg), Varicose Veins (Left Leg), Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 2, 2005
- Citation
- 0524227
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