The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating prior to September 24, 2008 was denied. A 10 percent disability rating is granted from September 24, 2008 for thrombophlebitis of the right lower extremity. The issue of a rating in excess of 10 percent from September 11, 2014 remains pending and requires further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not consistently show intermittent edema or aching and fatigue in the leg after prolonged standing or walking with symptoms relieved by elevation of extremity of compression hosiery prior to September 24, 2008. The Veteran's right lower extremity thrombophlebitis was found to be asymptomatic from September 24, 2008 onwards.
- Claimed conditions
- Thrombophlebitis of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2020
- Citation
- 20071224
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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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