The Veteran's appeals for evaluations in excess of 40 percent for phlebitis of the lower left and right extremities were denied as his disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s phlebitis is rated under Diagnostic Code 7121, which requires persistent ulceration to warrant a higher evaluation. The Veteran does not have persistent ulceration in either lower extremity and the use of compression hosiery is already considered within the current 40 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- phlebitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2019
- Citation
- 19149142
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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