The Veteran's varicose vein disability of the right lower extremity has been rated at 60 percent since July 1, 2009. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted for this period.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrates persistent edema, subcutaneous induration, and stasis pigmentation with occasional but recurrent ulceration of the lower extremity, warranting a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7120.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Lower Extremity Varicose Veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- September 9, 2015
- Citation
- 1538603
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