The Board denied service connection for cellulitis of the left lower extremity and chronic venous insufficiency of the left lower extremity, as there was no in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The TDIU claim was abandoned due to the Veteran not completing and returning a VA Form 21-8940.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to establish service connection for cellulitis of the left lower extremity, as it had resolved after treatment. For chronic venous insufficiency of the left lower extremity, the Board determined that there was no relevant in-service injury or disease related to the condition.
- Claimed conditions
- cellulitis of the left lower extremity, chronic venous insufficiency of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 3, 2021
- Citation
- 21026656
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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