The Veteran's claims for compensable disability ratings for DVT and status post lower leg thrombectomy of the left and right legs have been denied. The Board found that there were no symptoms warranting a compensable rating based on intermittent edema or fatigue.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show any symptoms of intermittent edema or fatigue in either leg, which are required for a compensable disability rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Status post lower leg thrombectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2026
- Citation
- A26003545
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for deep vein thrombosis, hyperlipidemia, vitamin D deficiency, pre-diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's hypertension was not found to be compensable, and the ratings for his depressive disorder and tinnitus were also denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection of deep vein thrombosis to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
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