The Board has determined that the Veteran's varicose veins and poor circulation of both legs are not secondary to his service-connected disabilities, specifically hyperostosis of the right fibula and tibia and/or scar of the right distal lower leg. The claim for an initial compensable rating for the scar of the right distal lower leg has been denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that there is no medical nexus between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his varicose veins and poor circulation, and concluded that the Veteran’s condition was less likely than not incurred in or caused by service.
- Claimed conditions
- varicose veins, poor circulation
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19102242
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
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- Dismissed
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- Partly granted
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