The Veteran's service-connected right leg varicose veins and associated scar do not render him unemployable due to his physical limitations, as evidenced by his employment history and medical records.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has a long history of employment despite his right leg disability, including working as a correctional officer for 17 years. His VA examinations noted that the condition impacts his ability to work in physically demanding roles.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Leg Varicose Veins, Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 8, 2022
- Citation
- 22007189
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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