The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of pulmonary tuberculosis, varicose veins of the left and right lower extremities were denied as there is no evidence of active tuberculosis or significant varicosity that would warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of active tuberculosis in the Veteran's case. The Veteran's varicose veins are currently rated based on their current symptoms, which do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7120.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Varicose Veins of the Left Lower Extremity, Varicose Veins of the Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2013
- Citation
- 1331802
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