The Veteran's lymphedema of the left lower extremity is currently rated at 20 percent, which approximates the criteria for persistent edema that is incompletely relieved by elevation. The condition does not meet or approximate the criteria for higher ratings due to stasis pigmentation, eczema, or ulceration.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lymphedema has been described as trace or minimum to moderate in nature and does not manifest persistent stasis pigmentation, eczema, or ulceration. The condition is currently rated at the highest level that approximates its severity based on the criteria for post-phlebitic syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Lymphedema of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2017
- Citation
- 1721219
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- Denied
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