The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for left upper extremity lymphedema on both schedular and extraschedular bases. The decision found that symptoms did not meet criteria for higher ratings, including stasis pigmentation or eczema, persistent ulceration, or massive board-like edema with constant pain at rest.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's lymphedema did not manifest persistent stasis pigmentation or eczema, which are already contemplated in the current 20 percent rating. The Board also found no evidence of persistent ulceration or massive board-like edema with constant pain at rest.
- Claimed conditions
- left upper extremity lymphedema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2021
- Citation
- 21009637
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- Remanded (sent back)
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