The Veteran's ratings for PVD of the left and right lower extremities were reduced from 40% to 20%, effective July 1, 2012. The reduction was upheld as supported by evidence showing improvement in symptoms.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed an improvement in the severity of the Veteran's PVD, with claudication occurring after walking more than 100 yards and a sustained improvement in physical function.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 19, 2021
- Citation
- 21009228
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) and Carotid Artery Stenosis (CAS), both secondary to his service-connected hypertension.
- Whole decision: Granted
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