Denied
The Board denied higher disability ratings for right and left lower extremity peripheral artery disease, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of the conditions.
The deciding factor: The ankle/brachial index (ABI) tests and other medical evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Code 7114.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Left Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25109872
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