The Board denied an increase in a 60 percent rating for bilateral varicose veins, finding that the veteran's condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and treatment records showed persistent edema but no stasis pigmentation or ulcers, which is insufficient to warrant a higher than 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7120.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- June 20, 2006
- Citation
- 0618073
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC), due to insufficient evidence of current disabilities related to service or functional impairment.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that new evidence was submitted to warrant readjudication of the claims for service connection for bilateral varicose veins, right knee disability, left-hand broken ring finger disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and insomnia). The claims are being remanded due to a lack of a VA examination or medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral varicose vein disability began during active service and is related to his military activities, resulting in a grant of service connection.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed. The Board found that the evidence did not support reopening or granting any of the claims, including those for bilateral hearing loss and varicose veins.
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