The Board denied ratings higher than 10 percent for deep vein thrombosis with post-thrombotic syndrome and bilateral lower extremity idiopathic peripheral neuropathy based on the evidence of record.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show persistent edema or related findings consistent with a higher evaluation under DC 7121, nor was there moderate incomplete paralysis to warrant a rating higher than 10 percent for the neuropathies under DC 8621.

Claimed conditions

Deep vein thrombosis with post-thrombotic syndrome (DVT), Right lower extremity idiopathic peripheral neuropathy, Left lower extremity idiopathic peripheral neuropathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 4, 2025

Citation

25014538

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