The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The varicose veins of the right leg are currently rated at 10 percent, but no higher rating is warranted as there is no evidence of persistent edema or swelling.
The deciding factor: There is no objective evidence of persistent edema in the veteran's legs, which would be required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7120.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Foot Numbness, Burn Scars of the Right Thigh, Compensable Rating for Burn Scars of the Left Thigh, Varicose Veins of the Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 19, 2006
- Citation
- 0601597
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