The Veteran's varicose veins of the left and right lower extremities are currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for these conditions. The VA examiner found no persistent edema or stasis pigmentation/eczema in either leg.
The deciding factor: The February 16, 2010 VA examination report did not find any persistent edema or stasis pigmentation/eczema associated with the Veteran's varicose veins of the lower extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- Left lower extremity varicose veins, Right lower extremity varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2012
- Citation
- 1200063
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's right lower extremity varicose veins, post-phlebitic syndrome, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to lack of persistent edema or stasis pigmentation.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU, as there was no evidence of persistent edema or subcutaneous induration, stasis pigmentation or eczema, and persistent ulceration.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied higher ratings for the Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, right lower extremity varicose veins, left lower extremity varicose veins, and did not grant a rating higher than 20 percent for a right ankle fracture with osteoarthritis or any of the other remanded claims.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied ratings in excess of 20 percent for left and right lower extremity varicose veins, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
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