The veteran's right lower extremity deep venous thrombosis was initially evaluated at 10 percent prior to October 14, 2002 and increased to 20 percent on and after that date. The evidence is not in equipoise as to whether the disability warranted a higher evaluation before October 14, 2002 or if it warrants an increase beyond 20 percent after that date.
The deciding factor: The veteran's DVT was stable prior to October 14, 2002 and did not warrant a higher initial evaluation. After October 14, 2002, the evidence showed persistent right leg edema but no stasis pigmentation or eczema.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity deep venous thrombosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2007
- Citation
- 0702579
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