The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for varicose veins in the left lower leg was denied, while his claim for service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis was granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a higher rating for varicose veins due to intermittent edema that was relieved by elevation and compression stockings. For the service connection claim, the private chiropractor's opinion supported the Veteran's contention that his plantar fasciitis was related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins, left lower leg, Left foot plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2022
- Citation
- A22025679
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What this means for you
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