The Board granted a 60 percent disability rating for the Veteran's left and right leg deep vein thrombosis, thrombophlebitic syndrome, and venous hypertension based on persistent edema and stasis pigmentation.

The deciding factor: The persuasive weight of the evidence supported a finding that the Veteran's bilateral leg conditions manifested with persistent edema and stasis pigmentation, warranting a 60 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7121.

Claimed conditions

left leg deep vein thrombosis, thrombophlebitic syndrome, and venous hypertension, right leg deep vein thrombosis, thrombophlebitic syndrome, and venous hypertension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

60%

Decision date

October 17, 2025

Citation

A25089650

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