The Veteran's varicose veins of the right lower extremity are characterized by persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema, with or without intermittent ulceration. The Veteran's varicose veins of the left lower extremity are characterized by persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema, with or without intermittent ulceration; however, they are not characterized by the combination of persistent edema or subcutaneous induration, stasis pigmentation or eczema, and persistent ulceration. The Veteran's varicose veins of the left lower extremity have been rated at 40 percent since January 14, 2013.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran had persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema in both legs, which warranted a 40% rating under Diagnostic Code 7120.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose Veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 6, 2016
- Citation
- 1614074
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