Partly granted
The veteran's claim for an increased rating for right lower extremity varicose veins was granted at 20%, but the claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids was denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record, including the Veteran's lay statements and medical treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- right lower extremity varicose veins, hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002659
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