The Board has determined that service connection for varicose veins in the left lower extremity is granted, as there is credible evidence linking a reported injury during service to current varicose veins.
The deciding factor: The Board found sufficient evidence to conclude that the Veteran's injury during service is etiologically related to his current varicose veins, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- varicose veins in the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 21, 2014
- Citation
- 1432482
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What this means for you
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