The Veteran's right lower extremity deep vein thrombosis and disseminated coagulation of the right leg are rated at 60 percent, reflecting persistent edema or subcutaneous induration, stasis pigmentation or eczema, and persistent ulceration. The Veteran's right ankle disorder is rated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated persistent symptoms including ulceration, statis pigmentation, and edema for the deep vein thrombosis, meeting the criteria for a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7121. For the right ankle disorder, the examination reports showed marked limitation of motion without ankylosis or functional impairment consistent with ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, Right ankle disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23060866
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's right ankle disorder, finding that it was not shown to be related to his active duty service and did not meet the criteria for secondary service connection due to his left ankle disability.
- Granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right ankle disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's right ankle disorder is related to her military service. A new VA examination is needed.
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