The veteran's service-connected varicose veins, fibromyalgia of the left hip, right knee, right shoulder, and both hands, lumbosacral spine strain, and bilateral pes cavus were evaluated. The Board found that an initial 10 percent disability rating for each extremity was warranted for the veteran's bilateral varicose veins from the time period beginning with the grant of original service connection.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed intermittent edema of extremity or aching and fatigue in leg after prolonged standing or walking, which supported a 10 percent rating under DC 7120 for both lower extremities. For fibromyalgia, the veteran's symptoms were nearly constant widespread joint pain that was refractory to therapy, warranting a 40 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- varicose veins, right lower extremity, varicose veins, left lower extremity, fibromyalgia of the left hip, right knee, right shoulder, and both hands, lumbosacral spine strain, bilateral pes cavus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2009
- Citation
- 0904393
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
The appeal concerning the service connection for various conditions and the propriety of a rating reduction has been withdrawn by the Appellant.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a neck condition, plantar fasciitis, left ankle condition, and varicose veins to ensure that VA's duty to assist is followed and that the Veteran is afforded every possible consideration.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for xerosis of the bilateral feet and service connection for left pectoralis muscle strain, left knee strain, right knee strain, bilateral pes cavus, and plantar fasciitis.
- Dismissed
The Board denied the veteran's appeals for service connection due to untimely filings.
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