The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 0 percent for peripheral vascular disease, right and left lower extremities based on the evidence showing an ankle/brachial index (ABI) of .92 or less with no evidence of claudication.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating as there was no evidence of claudication or other symptoms warranting a higher rating under the applicable criteria.

Claimed conditions

Peripheral vascular disease, right lower extremity, Peripheral vascular disease, left lower extremity

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 29, 2025

Citation

A25094122

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