The Veteran's varicose veins of the right lower extremity are currently rated at 10 percent, effective from April 20, 2011. The residuals of a compound comminuted fracture of the right sesamoid bone remain rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination did not reveal any deformity or malunion/nonunion related to the service-connected fracture residuals and only noted tenderness, which is contemplated by the current rating. The Veteran's varicose veins are currently rated based on their severity from April 20, 2011 onwards.
- Claimed conditions
- Compound comminuted fracture of the right sesamoid bone, Varicose veins, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 14, 2012
- Citation
- 1227965
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