The veteran's varicose veins of the left leg are currently rated at 60 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of evidence of board-like edema or constant pain at rest.
The deciding factor: There was no objective evidence of board-like edema in the past and no current reports of constant pain at rest. The veteran's complaints were consistent with persistent ulcers, swelling, and pain but did not meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7120.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins of the left leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- March 30, 2006
- Citation
- 0609299
What this means for you
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