The Veteran's chronic lymphedema was rated at 20 percent prior to May 7, 2012. Since then, the condition has been manifested by massive board-like edema with constant pain at rest, warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported persistent edema and constant pain at rest since May 7, 2012, which aligns with the criteria for a 90 percent rating under DC 4.104, DC 7121.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lymphedema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2014
- Citation
- 1451901
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