The Veteran's post-phlebitic syndrome of the left lower extremity has been rated at 40 percent since August 29, 2007. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema without intermittent ulceration, which is consistent with the current 40 percent rating assigned under Diagnostic Code 7121.
- Claimed conditions
- post-phlebitic syndrome of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 14, 2014
- Citation
- 1431495
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