The Veteran's varicose veins in the right lower extremity were not shown to have been manifested by persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema, with or without intermittent ulceration prior to November 21, 2019. From that date, they were not shown to have been manifested by persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema.,The Veteran's thoracolumbar degenerative joint disease was not shown to have been manifested by forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine limited to 30 degrees or less; ankylosis; or incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome having a total duration of at least six weeks during a 12-month period prior to November 21, 2019. From that date, they were not shown to have been manifested by ankylosis or incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome having a total duration of at least six weeks during a 12-month period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's varicose veins and back disability did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable VA rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins of the right lower extremity, Thoracolumbar degenerative joint disease (back disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 19, 2021
- Citation
- 21022797
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- Remanded (sent back)
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