The Veteran's service-connected varicose veins of the bilateral lower extremities are currently rated at 40 percent, effective June 26, 2020. The claim for a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's service-connected papular lesion of the right forearm (claimed as skin lesion) does not warrant a compensable disability rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records do not support a higher rating for varicose veins, with persistent edema, stasis pigmentation, and eczema more nearly approximating the current 40 percent rating.,The Veteran's papular lesion does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under DC 7824.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities, Papular lesion of right forearm (claimed as skin lesion), Asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22045436
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