The Veteran's left and right lower extremity peripheral vascular disease were granted initial ratings of 20 percent, but not higher, for the periods prior to February 2, 2010. For the period from February 2, 2010 to June 6, 2011, a rating higher than 20 percent was denied for left lower extremity peripheral vascular disease and a 40 percent rating was granted for right lower extremity peripheral vascular disease. For the periods from June 7, 2011 and July 15, 2010, ratings of 60 percent were granted for both left and right lower extremity peripheral vascular diseases.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under DC 7114 at any point during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Lower Extremity Peripheral Vascular Disease, Right Lower Extremity Peripheral Vascular Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 31, 2018
- Citation
- 18131271
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