The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board found that the Veteran's varicose veins did not meet criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Code 7120.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s varicose veins did not manifest persistent edema, subcutaneous induration, stasis pigmentation or eczema, and persistent ulceration to warrant a rating in excess of 40 percent prior to September 17, 2014. Beginning September 17, 2014, the Veteran's varicose veins did not manifest broad-like edema or constant pain at rest to warrant a rating in excess of 60 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 3, 2020
- Citation
- 20051297
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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: Denied
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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