The Veteran's service-connected right leg varicose veins are rated at 40 percent effective December 20, 2021. This rating is based on persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema with intermittent ulceration.
The deciding factor: Persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema were noted during the June 2022 VA examination for the right leg varicose veins, meeting the criteria for a 40 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7121.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Leg Varicose Veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22065424
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