The Veteran's initial ratings for PAD of the right and left extremities were granted, with a rating of 40 percent each prior to November 18, 2011. Ratings above 40 percent are denied from that date forward.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed claudication on walking between 25 and 100 yards on a level grade at 2 miles per hour with trophic changes such as dystrophic toenails, which is rated at 40 percent under DC 7111. The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 24, 2021
- Citation
- 21031776
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