Varicose Veins of the Lower Limb - Complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining the lower limb Factor
A complete or partial obstruction can hamper the venous return and contribute to varicose veins of the lower limb. The most likely site for an obstruction is the inferior vena cava, or its major tributaries draining the affected lower limb.
The RMA does not define the term “complete or partial obstruction of a vein”. Obstruction may result from external compression of a vein draining the affected lower limb by abdominal tumours, glands, or fibrous bands, or ligature; obstruction from within the lumen usually occurs from thrombosis.
Note: Medical-scientific evidence does not support exercise, standing, straining, constipation, garters, tight clothing, or being confined in cramped conditions as causing obstruction of a vein.
Evidence of lower limb venous obstruction would be swelling of one or both legs and the development of varicose veins. However, swelling of the legs can also result from general circulatory failure. If the evidence is unclear seek medical advice.
LAST REVIEWED FOR CCPS 30 JUNE 1999.
PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS [726]
8598 there is some evidence that a complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining a lower limb may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
8230 the veteran has suffered from a complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining a lower limb at some time.
26873 the veteran has suffered from a complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining side and site of the body at some time.
8231 the veteran suffered a complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining side and site of the body as a result of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
26874 the veteran has established the causal connection between the complete or partial obstruction of a vein and VEA service for varicose veins of the lower limb.
26875 the veteran was suffering from a complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining side and site of the body, as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
26876 the veteran has established the causal connection between the complete or partial obstruction of a vein and VEA service for the clinical onset of varicose veins of the lower limb.
8234 the veteran has established the causal connection between the complete or partial obstruction of a vein and operational service for the clinical onset of varicose veins of the lower limb.
or
8235 the veteran has established the causal connection between the complete or partial obstruction of a vein and eligible service for the clinical onset of varicose veins of the lower limb.
or
8252 the clinical onset of the veteran's varicose veins of side and site of the body occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
8253 the veteran's varicose veins of side and site of the body permanently worsened.
26877 the veteran was suffering from a complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining side and site of the body, as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
26878 the veteran has established the causal connection between the complete or partial obstruction of a vein and VEA service for the clinical worsening of varicose veins of the lower limb.
26879 the veteran has established the causal connection between the complete or partial obstruction of a vein and operational service for the clinical worsening of varicose veins of the lower limb.
or
26880 the veteran has established the causal connection between the complete or partial obstruction of a vein and eligible service for the clinical worsening of varicose veins of the lower limb.
CLINICAL ONSET AND OPERATIONAL SERVICE [8234]
26881 the identified illness or injury, which caused the complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining side and site of the body, is causally related to operational service.
CLINICAL ONSET AND ELIGIBLE SERVICE [8235]
26882 the identified illness or injury, which caused the complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining side and site of the body, is causally related to eligible service.
CLINICAL WORSENING AND OPERATIONAL SERVICE [26879]
26881 the identified illness or injury, which caused the complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining side and site of the body, is causally related to operational service.
26883 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury, which caused the complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining side and site of the body, is causally related.
CLINICAL WORSENING AND ELIGIBLE SERVICE [26880]
26882 the identified illness or injury, which caused the complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining side and site of the body, is causally related to eligible service.
26884 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury, which caused the complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining side and site of the body, is causally related.