The Board found that the Veteran's post-phlebitic syndrome of both lower extremities was not caused or aggravated by service-connected disabilities, including his bilateral foot and ankle disorders.
The deciding factor: VA examiners provided negative nexus opinions regarding a direct relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his post-phlebitic syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-phlebitic syndrome of the right lower extremity, Post-phlebitic syndrome of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2013
- Citation
- 1340456
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to clarify the Veteran's diagnoses and obtain an independent medical opinion regarding the etiology of his left leg disability, as well as its relationship to service-connected conditions.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the percentage requirements for a schedular TDIU rating, and he is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his right leg disability.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's post-phlebitic syndrome of the left and right lower extremities was rated at 40 percent each from June 13, 2012, forward.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted a 40 percent disability rating for post-phlebitic syndrome of the right and left lower extremities, effective July 9, 2008.
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