The Board granted an effective date of June 16, 2008 for a 100% rating for left leg lymphedema based on the evidence showing that the disability started worsening at this time.
The deciding factor: The earliest date ascertained when the Veteran's service-connected lymphedema started to increase in severity was June 16, 2008.
- Claimed conditions
- left leg lymphedema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23042416
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including lymphedema and fatigue syndrome, rendered her unable to work from March 5, 2004. The Board granted TDIU effective February 12, 2013.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left leg lymphedema, a left shoulder disability as secondary to the service-connected left knee disability, obesity as secondary to the service-connected left knee disability, and an increased rating for the left knee disability due to new evidence and updated examinations.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and he has been employed full-time with VA since September 2013.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to outstanding medical records and the need for additional examinations. The claims will be reconsidered after these actions are completed.
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