The Veteran's service-connected thrombophlebitis and varicose veins of the left lower extremity are rated at 60 percent, while those of the right lower extremity are rated at 40 percent. The combined rating is 80 percent. He also received a TDIU effective from May 2002.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities combine to render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his medical conditions, which are rated at the maximum available under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Thrombophlebitis of the left lower extremity, Thrombophlebitis of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2015
- Citation
- 1515950
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's death was caused by a drive-by shooting, not related to his service-connected thrombophlebitis of the right lower extremity or any other service-connected condition. The Board found no evidence linking his mental state prior to death to service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating prior to September 24, 2008 was denied. A 10 percent disability rating is granted from September 24, 2008 for thrombophlebitis of the right lower extremity. The issue of a rating in excess of 10 percent from September 11, 2014 remains pending and requires further development.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the service connection claim related to the cause of death, as the previous VA opinion was inadequate and did not address all relevant issues. The case is being remanded for further examination and analysis.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of the Veteran's knee disabilities and thrombophlebitis.
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