The VA denied an increased evaluation for varicose veins of the left leg, finding that the condition resulted in stasis pigmentation but no persistent edema or ulceration.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show signs of persistent edema or ulceration as required for a higher rating under DC 7120.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins of the left leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 3, 2008
- Citation
- 0822068
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- Granted
The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted for the period beginning May 1, 2020, as he has a combined disability rating of 100% due to service-connected disabilities and was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
- Denied
The Veteran's varicose veins of the left leg are currently rated at 40 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the symptoms described. The claim for an extraschedular rating was also denied as the criteria reasonably describe the Veteran's disability level.
- Granted
The Veteran's varicose veins of the left leg have been granted a disability rating of 40 percent effective November 12, 2019.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for varicose veins of the left leg was denied, and his TDIU claim due to service-connected varicose veins was remanded. The Board found that there were no persistent edema or stasis pigmentation/eczema in the left leg at any point during the appeal period.
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