The Veteran's left leg varicose veins are not manifested by symptoms of persistent edema, stasis pigmentation or eczema, or ulceration. Therefore, the criteria for a higher rating than 10 percent have not been met.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show persistent edema, stasis pigmentation or eczema, or ulceration in the left leg varicose veins.
- Claimed conditions
- left leg varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2024
- Citation
- 24008350
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