The Board granted an initial 100 percent rating for left leg varicose veins with superficial femoral artery occlusion and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms, including massive board-like edema with constant pain at rest, warranted the highest rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. Additionally, he has a single 100 percent service-connected disability and additional disabilities rated at least 60 percent, qualifying for SMC at the statutory housebound rate.
- Claimed conditions
- left leg varicose veins with superficial femoral artery occlusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108712
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