The Veteran's service-connected deep vein thrombosis of the left lower extremity was manifested by intermittent edema and aching pain, which were relieved by elevation. The criteria for a higher rating prior to March 21, 2013 have not been met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for persistent edema that is incompletely relieved by elevation of extremity as required for a 20% rating under DC 7199-DC 7120.
- Claimed conditions
- Deep vein thrombosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 27, 2013
- Citation
- 1327465
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