The veteran's service-connected varicose veins disability has been manifested by slight hyperpigmentation, severe edema, and chronic stasis dermatitis of the left lower extremity. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against a higher rating for varicose veins of the left lower extremity.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they are manifested by slight hyperpigmentation, severe edema, and chronic stasis dermatitis without persistent ulceration or massive board-like edema.
- Claimed conditions
- varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0632875
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- Dismissed
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- Dismissed
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- Partly granted
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