Varicose Veins

RATING FORMULA FOR THE VARICOSE VEINS

(Including Post-phlebitic syndrome, Lymphedema, Thrombophilia, Superior vena cava syndrome,

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)):

PERCENTAGE

DESCRIPTION

100%

So much swelling in your legs that they are stiff and you’re in constant pain

60%

Persistent swelling or a hardened bump under the skin, skin discoloration or itchy rashes, and an open skin wound that won’t heal

40%

Persistent swelling or a hardened bump under the skin, skin discoloration or itchy rashes but no open skin wound

20%

Persistent swelling but no discoloration or rash symptoms

10%

Only occasional swelling or aching and fatigue in leg after prolonged standing or walking, with symptoms relieved by elevation of extremity or compression hosiery

0%

Asymptomatic palpable or visible varicose veins

Note: These evaluations are for involvement of a single extremity. If more than one extremity is involved, the VBA will evaluate each extremity separately and combine (under §4.25), using the bilateral factor (§4.26), if applicable.

Note: Include a flare up journal documenting flare-ups with your claim. Note date, time, duration or other symptoms as well as interference with work, socially including family and quality of life. Add color photos of flare ups.