The Veteran's service-connected varicose veins of the right lower extremity warrant a 40 percent evaluation effective June 3, 2008. The Veteran also meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his combined disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's varicose veins have worsened to meet the criteria for a 40 percent evaluation as of June 3, 2008. His combined disability rating is at least 90% from this date, meeting the requirements for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins of the right lower extremity, Bipolar disorder, Sensory neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Nonspecific dermatitis on the hands and arms, Laceration scar on the top of head
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2009
- Citation
- 0943452
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