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Varicose Veins of the Lower Limb

Last amended 
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Varicose veins of the lower limbs are now covered by the combined SOP for chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limbs and varicose veins of the lower limbs [1]
 

Rulebase for varicose veins of the lower limb

Important Information

  • The investigation questions displayed here are based on factors that were current at the time that they were incorporated into the CCPS application.
  • There may have been new instruments for this SOP condition issued after they were added to the CCPS application.
  • Please ensure that you refer to and use the latest instruments for this SOP condition (Varicose veins of the lower limb).

 

Current Statements of Principles
  • Please refer to the Repatriation Medical Authority (RMA) Website to confirm the most recent instruments for this SOP condition (Varicose veins of the lower limb).

  • The sinusitis Instruments at the RMA Website (Page 'V' [3]) will contain the latest SOP Factors.

 
The following varicose veins of the lower limb factors were last reviewed for CCPS on 30 June 1999.

A complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining a lower limb

Varicose veins of the lower limb - A complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining a lower limb Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 June 1999.

Preliminary questions [726]

8598 [4] 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 [4] the veteran has suffered from a complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining a lower limb at some time.

26873 [5] the veteran has suffered from a complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining side and site of the body at some time.

[6]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.

[7]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

[8]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.

[9]8253

the veteran's varicose veins of side and site of the body permanently worsened.

[10]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. [11] [12]

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. [13] [12]

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. [14] [12]

[15]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. [16] [12]

[17]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. [18]

An acquired arteriovenous fistula

Varicose veins of the lower limb - An acquired arteriovenous fistula Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 June 1999.

Investigative Documents

Medical Report - Acquired Arteriovenous Fistula - Varicose Veins of the Lower Limb [MR9194]

Preliminary questions [725]

[19]8468

there is some evidence that an acquired arteriovenous fistula may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.

735 [20] the veteran has had an acquired arteriovenous fistula at some time.

[21]4737

the veteran has had an acquired arteriovenous fistula involving the blood vessels supplying side and site of the body at some time.

[22]8599

the veteran has had an acquired arteriovenous fistula involving the blood vessels supplying side and site of the body which occurred as a result of an illness or injury which is identifiable at some time.

8236 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acquired arteriovenous fistula and VEA service for varicose veins of the lower limb.

[23]8237

the veteran had an acquired arteriovenous fistula involving the blood vessels supplying side and site of the body, which occurred as a result of the identified illness or injury, at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

26895 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acquired arteriovenous fistula and VEA service for the clinical onset of varicose veins of the lower limb.

8238 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acquired arteriovenous fistula and operational service for the clinical onset of varicose veins of the lower limb.

or

8239 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acquired arteriovenous fistula and eligible service for the clinical onset of varicose veins of the lower limb.

or

[24]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.

[9]8253

the veteran's varicose veins of side and site of the body permanently worsened.

[10]26896

the veteran had an acquired arteriovenous fistula involving the blood vessels supplying side and site of the body, which occurred as a result of the identified illness or injury, at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.

26897 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acquired arteriovenous fistula and VEA service for the clinical worsening of varicose veins of the lower limb.

26898 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acquired arteriovenous fistula and operational service for the clinical worsening of varicose veins of the lower limb.

or

26899 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acquired arteriovenous fistula and eligible service for the clinical worsening of varicose veins of the lower limb.

Clinical onset and operational service [8238]

26900 — the identified illness or injury which caused the acquired arteriovenous fistula involving the blood vessels supplying side and site of the body is causally related to operational service. [25] [26]

Clinical onset and eligible service [8239]

26901 — the identified illness or injury which caused the acquired arteriovenous fistula involving the blood vessels supplying side and site of the body is causally related to eligible service. [27] [26]

Clinical worsening and operational service [26898]

26900 — the identified illness or injury which caused the acquired arteriovenous fistula involving the blood vessels supplying side and site of the body is causally related to operational service. [28] [26]

[29]26902

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 acquired arteriovenous fistula involving the blood vessels supplying side and site of the body is causally related.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [26899]

26901 — the identified illness or injury which caused the acquired arteriovenous fistula involving the blood vessels supplying side and site of the body is causally related to eligible service. [30] [26]

[31]26903

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 acquired arteriovenous fistula involving the blood vessels supplying side and site of the body is causally related. [32]

Being pregnant

Varicose veins of the lower limb - Being pregnant Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 June 1999.

Investigative Documents

Claimant Report - Pregnancy [CR9027]

Preliminary questions [8223]

[33]8608

there is some evidence that being pregnant may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.

1169 — the veteran is a woman. [34]

[35]8240

the veteran has been pregnant at some time.

8242 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pregnancy and VEA service for varicose veins of the lower limb.

26885 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pregnancy and VEA service for the clinical onset of varicose veins of the lower limb.

8243 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pregnancy and operational service for the clinical onset of varicose veins of the lower limb.

or

8244 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pregnancy and eligible service for the clinical onset of varicose veins of the lower limb.

or

[36]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.

[9]8253

the veteran's varicose veins of side and site of the body permanently worsened.

26886 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pregnancy and VEA service for the clinical worsening of varicose veins of the lower limb.

26887 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pregnancy and operational service for the clinical worsening of varicose veins of the lower limb.

or

26888 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pregnancy and eligible service for the clinical worsening of varicose veins of the lower limb.

Clinical onset and operational service [8243]

[10]8245

the veteran became pregnant during operational service.

[37]8246

the veteran became pregnant during operational service, as a causal result of operational service.

[38]25092

the veteran was pregnant during operational service as a causal result of operational service at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

[39]8249

the veteran's pregnancy due to operational service at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

Clinical onset and eligible service [8244]

[40]8247

the veteran became pregnant during eligible service.

[41]8248

the veteran became pregnant during eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service.

[42]25093

the veteran was pregnant during eligible service as a causal result of eligible service at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

[43]8250

the veteran's pregnancy due to eligible service at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

Clinical worsening and operational service [26887]

[40]8245

the veteran became pregnant during operational service.

[37]8246

the veteran became pregnant during operational service, as a causal result of operational service.

[38]26889

the veteran was pregnant due to operational service at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.

[44]26890

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred before the veteran became pregnant on operational service, as a causal result of operational service.

[45]26891

the veteran's pregnancy due to operational service at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [26888]

[40]8247

the veteran became pregnant during eligible service.

[41]8248

the veteran became pregnant during eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service.

[42]26892

the veteran was pregnant due to eligible service at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.

[46]26893

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred before the veteran became pregnant on eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service.

[47]26894

the veteran's pregnancy due to eligible service at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline. [40]

No appropriate clinical management for varicose veins of the lower limb

Varicose veins of the lower limb - No appropriate clinical management for varicose veins of the lower limb Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 June 1999.

Investigative Documents

Medical Report - Inability to Obtain Appropriate Clinical Management - [GQACM]

Preliminary questions [8224]

[48]8251

there is some evidence that an inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for varicose veins of side and site of the body may be a factor in the worsening of the condition under consideration.

8252 [49] 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.

[9]8253

the veteran's varicose veins of side and site of the body permanently worsened.

[10]8254

the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of side and site of the body at some time.

8255 [50] the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for varicose veins of side and site of the body contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.

8257 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for varicose veins of the lower limb and VEA service for the clinical worsening of the varicose veins of the lower limb.

8258 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of the lower limb and operational service for the clinical worsening of the varicose veins of the lower limb.

or

8259 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of the lower limb and eligible service for the clinical worsening of the varicose veins of the lower limb.

Clinical worsening and operational service [8258]

[51]8260

the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of side and site of the body, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during operational service.

[52]26904

the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of side and site of the body, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during operational service, as a causal result of operational service duties.

[53]8263

the veteran's inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of side and site of the body during operational service was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[40]8265

the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of side and site of the body, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, because of an illness or injury which is identifiable.

8266 — the identified illness or injury which prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of side and site of the body is causally related to operational service. [54] [55]

[56]8268

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury that prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of side and site of the body is causally related.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [8259]

[57]8261

the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of side and site of the body, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during eligible service.

[58]8262

the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of side and site of the body, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service duties.

[59]8264

the veteran's inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of side and site of the body during eligible service was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[40]8265

the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of side and site of the body, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, because of an illness or injury which is identifiable.

8267 — the identified illness or injury which prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of side and site of the body is causally related to eligible service. [54] [55]

[60]8269

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury that prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the varicose veins of side and site of the body is causally related. [61]

Thrombosis of a deep vein draining a lower limb

Varicose veins of the lower limb - Thrombosis of a deep vein draining a lower limb Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 June 1999.

Preliminary questions [8222]

26861 [62] the veteran has suffered from thrombosis of a deep vein which drains a lower limb at some time.

26862 [63] the veteran has suffered from thrombosis of a deep vein draining side and site of the body at some time.

8227 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the thrombosis of a deep vein and VEA service for varicose veins of the lower limb.

[64]26863

the veteran was suffering from thrombosis of a deep vein draining side and site of the body before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

26864 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the thrombosis of a deep vein and VEA service for the clinical onset of varicose veins of the lower limb.

8228 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the thrombosis of a deep vein and operational service for the clinical onset of varicose veins of the lower limb.

or

8229 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the thrombosis of a deep vein and eligible service for the clinical onset of varicose veins of the lower limb.

or

[65]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.

[9]8253

the veteran's varicose veins of side and site of the body permanently worsened.

[10]26865

the veteran was suffering from thrombosis of a deep vein draining side and site of the body before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.

26866 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the thrombosis of a deep vein and VEA service for the clinical worsening of varicose veins of the lower limb.

26867 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the thrombosis of a deep vein and operational service for the clinical worsening of varicose veins of the lower limb.

or

26868 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the thrombosis of a deep vein and eligible service for the clinical worsening of varicose veins of the lower limb.

Clinical onset and operational service [8228]

26869 — the thrombosis of a deep vein draining side and site of the body is causally related to operational service. [66] [67]

Clinical onset and eligible service [8229]

26870 — the thrombosis of a deep vein draining side and site of the body is causally related to eligible service. [68] [67]

Clinical worsening and operational service [26867]

26869 — the thrombosis of a deep vein draining side and site of the body is causally related to operational service. [69] [67]

[70]26871

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the thrombosis of a deep vein draining side and site of the body is causally related.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [26868]

26870 — the thrombosis of a deep vein draining side and site of the body is causally related to eligible service. [71] [67]

[72]26872

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the thrombosis of a deep vein draining side and site of the body is causally related. [73]

Source URL (modified on 21/01/2021 - 11:29am): https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/sops-grouped-icd-body-system/q-z/varicose-veins-lower-limb-g002-i83o220

Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/sops-grouped-icd-body-system/c-d/chronic-venous-insufficiency-lower-limb-g045-i87i872
[2] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=comment/reply/64210%23comment-form
[3] http://www.rma.gov.au/SOP/alpha_ind/v.htm
[4] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsg002rc-3
[5] clikpopup://CCPS/Complete or partial obstruction of a vein draining side and site of the body at some time
[6] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26873No
[7] clikpopup://CCPS/reject8231No
[8] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26875No
[9] clikpopup://CCPS/Reject/OnsetAfterService
[10] clikpopup://CCPS/Reject/NoPermanentWorsening
[11] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26877No
[12] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26881,26882No
[13] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26882No
[14] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26881No
[15] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of varicose veins of the lower limb prior to operational service which obstruction to a vein is causally related
[16] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26883No
[17] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of varicose veins of the lower limb prior to eligible service which obstruction to a vein is causally related
[18] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26884No
[19] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsmedical-103
[20] https://clik.dva.gov.au/standard-commentary-11
[21] clikpopup://CCPS/reject735No
[22] clikpopup://CCPS/reject4737No
[23] clikpopup://CCPS/reject8599No
[24] clikpopup://CCPS/reject8237No
[25] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26896No
[26] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26900,26901No
[27] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26901No
[28] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26900No
[29] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of varicose veins of the lower limb prior to op service which acquired arteriovenous fistula is causally related
[30] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26902No
[31] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of varicose veins of the lower limb prior to el service which acquired arteriovenous fistula is causally related
[32] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26903No
[33] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsclaimant-127
[34] clikpopup://CCPS/reject1169No
[35] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsg002rc-4
[36] clikpopup://CCPS/reject8240No
[37] https://clik.dva.gov.au/reasons-decision-12
[38] clikpopup://CCPS/reject8246No
[39] clikpopup://CCPS/reject25092No
[40] clikpopup://CCPS/rejectwilful
[41] clikpopup://CCPS/reject8247No
[42] clikpopup://CCPS/reject8248No
[43] clikpopup://CCPS/reject25093No
[44] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26889No
[45] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26890No
[46] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26892No
[47] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26893No
[48] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsother-31
[49] https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/68755
[50] clikpopup://CCPS/Varicose veins of the lower limb/ACM - contributed to worsening
[51] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/NoContribution
[52] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/NotOpService
[53] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/NotOperDuties
[54] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/NoIllness
[55] clikpopup://CCPS/reject8266,8267No
[56] clikpopup://CCPS/Varicose veins of the lower limb/ACM - onset prior to operational service
[57] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/OnsetFailOper
[58] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/NotEligService
[59] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/NotEligDuties
[60] clikpopup://CCPS/Varicose veins of the lower limb/ACM - onset prior to eligible service
[61] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/OnsetFailElig
[62] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsg002rc-2
[63] https://clik.dva.gov.au/8222-thrombosis-deep-vein
[64] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26862No
[65] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26863No
[66] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26865No
[67] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26869,26870No
[68] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26870No
[69] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26869No
[70] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of varicose veins of the lower limb prior to operational service which thrombosis of a deep vein is causally related
[71] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26871No
[72] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of varicose veins of the lower limb prior to eligible service which thrombosis of a deep vein is causally related
[73] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26872No