The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating higher than 40% for varicose veins with phlebitis and CVI. The evidence did not show persistent ulcerations or massive edema required for a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated a 40 percent rating under DC 7121, which does not require persistent ulcerations or board-like edema.

Claimed conditions

right lower extremity varicose veins with phlebitis and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

A25006168

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