The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for varicose veins of the right leg was denied as her symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran had mild superficial varicosities and edema, which were consistent with a noncompensable (10%) rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose Veins of the Right Leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2011
- Citation
- 1141705
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