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Evidence checklist

Arteriosclerosis Obliterans

DC 711438 CFR § 4.104Cardiovascular

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Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 3 collected
Ankle/brachial index (ABI) testingCritical

ABI results documenting the severity of peripheral arterial occlusive disease. Lower ABI values correlate with higher VA ratings.

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking condition to service ("at least as likely as not")Critical

A medical opinion connecting arteriosclerosis obliterans to service, including Agent Orange exposure, service-connected diabetes, or other risk factors from military service.

Private provider · independent opinion
Vascular specialist evaluationCritical

A vascular surgeon or specialist evaluation documenting the diagnosis, severity, and functional limitations of peripheral arterial disease.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 1 collected
Documentation of claudication distance

Records of your walking limits. Walking distance was removed from DC 7114 in 2021; the percentage now comes from ankle/brachial index, ankle pressure, toe pressure, or transcutaneous oxygen tension, so the vascular laboratory report is the document that sets the rating.

VA or private records · written request
03

Lay statements

0 of 2 collected
Photographs of trophic changes

Dated photographs showing skin changes, hair loss, thickened nails, or tissue loss in affected extremities caused by poor circulation.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
04

Benefits questionnaire

0 of 1 collected
Completed DBQ Artery and Vein ConditionsCritical

Standardized form capturing ABI results, claudication assessment, trophic changes, and functional limitations.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →
05

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180

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