The Veteran's varicose veins disability of the bilateral lower extremities are manifested by at least persistent edema, pain, and aching that are incompletely relieved by elevation of the extremity or the wearing of compression stockings. The Board finds that additional development is required for claims of entitlement to ratings in excess of 20 percent for varicose veins of the lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lay statements with regard to the manifestations of varicose veins are credible and competent, as they describe symptoms such as pain, aching, and swelling that occur consistently in his daily function and are not completely relieved by elevation. The VA medical records show consistent prescription of compression stockings for both legs.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 10, 2017
- Citation
- 1707555
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
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