The Board has denied service connection for deep vein thrombosis of the left leg as secondary to lumbar degenerative disc disease due to lack of evidence showing that the DVT was proximately due or aggravated by the back disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion is more probative than Dr. M. V.'s, and there is no competent evidence showing an increase in severity beyond the natural progression of the disease.
- Claimed conditions
- Deep vein thrombosis of the left leg
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20029645
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD and MDD) is granted service connection. Service connection for deep vein thrombosis of the left leg, cellulitis, and obstructive sleep apnea are all denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for DVT with a 40 percent evaluation, effective February 27, 1998. The claim for service connection of the left knee disorder is referred to the RO for further development.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has determined that the reductions in ratings for deep vein thrombosis of the left leg and residuals of a left knee injury were not warranted, as there was insufficient evidence to support these reductions.
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