The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of right leg post phlebitic syndrome and a higher rating for DVT, but granted a 20 percent rating from November 30, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show persistent edema that was incompletely relieved by elevation of the Veteran's RLE prior to November 30, 2022. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms were intermittent and inconsistent over time.
- Claimed conditions
- Right leg post phlebitic syndrome, Deep vein thrombosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2026
- Citation
- A26016120
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