Varicose Veins
DC 7120 §4.104 Cardiovascular ICD-10: I83.90 Direct
Each leg rated separately. Bilateral factor applies.
VA rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | With the following findings attributed to the effects of varicose veins: massive board-like edema with constant pain at rest |
| 60% | With the following findings attributed to the effects of varicose veins: persistent edema or subcutaneous induration, stasis pigmentation or eczema, and persistent ulceration |
| 40% | With the following findings attributed to the effects of varicose veins: persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema, with or without intermittent ulceration |
| 20% | With the following findings attributed to the effects of varicose veins: persistent edema, incompletely relieved by elevation of extremity, with or without beginning stasis pigmentation or eczema |
| 10% | With the following findings attributed to the effects of varicose veins: intermittent edema of extremity 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 |
Filing this claim
This is typically filed as a direct service connection claim. You need a current diagnosis, evidence of in-service event or exposure, and a nexus letter linking them. Use the letter generators to draft your nexus letter and Statement in Support of Claim.
Step by step
- File an Intent to File (Form 21-0966) to lock your effective date.
- Confirm you have a current medical diagnosis in a medical record.
- Get a nexus letter — magic phrase: "at least as likely as not."
- Write a Statement in Support of Claim (21-4138).
- If applicable, gather buddy statements (21-10210).
- File the formal 21-526EZ.
Source: 38 CFR §4.104. For exact regulatory language, consult eCFR Title 38. This is general education — for your specific case, consult a VA-accredited representative.