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 assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 3, 2014
- Citation
- 1424928
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- 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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