The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for right leg varicose veins was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied. The Board found that the current level of disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records showed symptoms consistent with moderately severe superficial varicose veins without deep circulation involvement, which did not warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right leg varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2010
- Citation
- 1001677
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- Remanded (sent back)
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