The Veteran's service-connected varicose veins of the right and left lower extremities have been rated at 40 percent each, resulting in a combined rating of 80 percent. The Board finds that these ratings are appropriate as there is no evidence of persistent ulceration or other severe symptoms warranting higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's varicose veins do not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 40 percent, as he does not have persistent ulceration. The current combined rating of 80 percent already reflects his service-connected disabilities and any additional impairment due to these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins of the right lower extremity, Varicose veins of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2011
- Citation
- 1101369
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's request for a restoration of the 40 percent disability rating for his service-connected varicose veins of the left lower extremity is granted. The issue of entitlement to a higher rating for this condition is remanded due to lack of proper procedural steps in reducing the rating.
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