The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for peripheral arterial disease in both legs and remanded the claims for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) prior to May 24, 2023.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show persistent edema or other symptoms required for higher ratings under Diagnostic Code 7121; the Veteran's PAD was rated at 10 percent as his symptoms were relieved by elevation of the extremity and there was no constant pain at rest.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral arterial disease (right leg), Peripheral arterial disease (left leg)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25050120
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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