The Veteran's varicose veins of the left and right lower extremities are currently rated at 10 percent each, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 7120 or 7121.,The Veteran has been denied an increased disability rating for his service-connected varicose veins.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show persistent edema, subcutaneous induration, stasis pigmentation, or ulceration in either lower extremity to warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 7120 or 7121.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins of left lower extremity, Varicose veins of right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
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- Decision date
- December 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22067493
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