The Veteran's service-connected right leg status post ligation stripping of varicose veins was granted an evaluation of 40 percent from February 23, 2018, but no higher. The appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to that date was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition met the criteria for a 40 percent rating as of February 23, 2018, based on persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema, with or without intermittent ulceration.
- Claimed conditions
- right leg status post ligation stripping of varicose veins, right leg restless leg syndrome, left leg restless leg syndrome
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24067863
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
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- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant and no eligible person has been identified for substitution.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for right leg restless leg syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, generalized anxiety disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and other specified personality disorder.
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for several conditions but remanded others for further review.
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