The Board found that the veteran's varicose veins did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to January 12, 1998 and since then have not met the criteria for a 40 percent or higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran had some swelling in his lower extremities but no persistent edema with statis pigmentation or eczema, which are required for a higher rating under the new criteria. The varicose veins were not severe enough to warrant a higher rating based on Diagnostic Code 7120.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 28, 2005
- Citation
- 0526557
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