The Veteran's varicose veins of the left lower extremity were rated at a maximum of 20 percent from February 14, 2011 to April 23, 2012. Prior to this date, his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms first met the criteria for a 20% rating on February 14, 2011 when he reported persistent edema and numbness in his left leg, which was not relieved by elevation or compression hosiery.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2018
- Citation
- 18158914
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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