The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left lower extremity varicose veins and post-phlebitic syndrome was denied as there is no evidence of persistent edema, stasis pigmentation or eczema to warrant an increased rating.
The deciding factor: Medical records do not show persistent edema, stasis pigmentation or eczema in the left lower extremity which are required for a higher rating under VA's rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins, Post-phlebitic syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20004350
What this means for you
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