The Veteran's varicose veins of the left leg and right leg have been rated at 40 percent since September 5, 2002. The evidence shows persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema in both legs.
The deciding factor: The examination reports consistently show persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema in the Veteran's legs, which meet the criteria for a 40 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7120.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins of the left leg with history of phlebitis, Varicose veins of the right leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 20, 2011
- Citation
- 1146450
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