The Board found that the Veteran's current right leg disability, post-thrombotic syndrome with deep vein thrombosis of the right calf, was a predictable progression of a pre-existing condition (thrombophlebitis) that existed prior to service and was aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that a long-term complication of deep vein thrombosis occurred predictably due to its natural progression over time.
- Claimed conditions
- thrombophlebitis of the right leg, post-thrombotic syndrome
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 3, 2014
- Citation
- 1424928
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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)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions and additional development is required.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's thrombophlebitis of the right leg and left arm were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected left leg thrombophlebitis, as there was no causal relationship established.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for thrombophlebitis of the right leg and an increased evaluation for bilateral pes planus with bilateral hallux valgus, severe, and hammer toe deformities.
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