Paralysis of either or both lower limbs

Deep vein thrombosis - Paralysis of either or both lower limbs Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 22 December 2008.

Preliminary questions [21239]

25103 there is some evidence that lower limb paralysis may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.

21331 the veteran's deep vein thrombosis is present in the lower limbs or pelvis.

21329

the veteran has had paralysis of either or both lower limbs at some time.

21330 the veteran had paralysis of either or both lower limbs at the time of the clinical onset of deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs or pelvis.

21335 — the veteran had paralysis of either or both lower limbs at the time of the clinical onset of deep vein thrombosis as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable. [Default true]

21332 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the paralysis and VEA service for the clinical onset of deep vein thrombosis.

21333 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the paralysis and operational service for the clinical onset of deep vein thrombosis.

or

21334 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the paralysis and eligible service for the clinical onset of deep vein thrombosis.

Clinical onset and operational service [21333]

21336 — the identified illness or injury, which caused the paralysis of either or both lower limbs, is causally related to operational service.

Clinical onset and eligible service [21334]

21337 — the identified illness or injury, which caused the paralysis of either or both lower limbs, is causally related to eligible service.