The Board finds that the veteran's DVT and superficial vein thrombophlebitis of the right lower extremity is as likely as not due to an injury sustained during his period of active service. However, there is no evidence linking any current left leg manifestations to service or radiation exposure.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the veteran's DVT and superficial vein thrombophlebitis of the right lower extremity are more likely than not due to an injury sustained during his period of active service. The claim for the left leg is denied as there is no evidence linking any current manifestations to service or radiation exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis), Superficial vein thrombophlebitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2007
- Citation
- 0710233
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