The Veteran's varicose veins of the left lower extremity were rated as 10 percent disabling prior to July 11, 2006 and as 20 percent thereafter. The Veteran's post-traumatic degenerative arthritis of the left knee was rated as 10 percent disabling since July 11, 2006.,The Board found that an increased rating for varicose veins prior to July 11, 2006 and for post-traumatic degenerative arthritis beginning July 11, 2006 is not warranted under the applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left leg varicose veins were rated as moderate with symptoms of cramping and pain on exertion prior to July 11, 2006. The current version of Diagnostic Code 7120 does not provide for a rating in excess of 10 percent under these circumstances. For the period beginning July 11, 2006, the Veteran's left leg varicose veins were rated as moderate with symptoms of chronic and persistent pain that worsened with walking and standing. The current version of Diagnostic Code 7120 does not provide for a rating in excess of 20 percent under these circumstances.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins of the left lower extremity, Post-traumatic degenerative arthritis of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2010
- Citation
- 1018679
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