Hemorrhoids
Across 960 real Board appeals for Hemorrhoids
60% were granted, partly granted, or remanded.
A denial is often not the end — remands are sent back for more development and frequently end in a grant.
- Granted 12%
- Partly granted 28%
- Remanded 21%
- Denied 31%
What tends to win
Among the appeals that were granted or partly granted, the most common ways Hemorrhoids was linked to service:
- Direct service connection295
- Secondary to another service-connected condition30
- Reopened with new & material evidence13
How it’s rated, in practice
When Hemorrhoids was granted, the rating most often assigned was:
- 100% (60)
- 10% (30)
- 20% (29)
- 30% (11)
- 50% (7)
Presumptive & exposure paths
These appeals involved a recognized exposure — which can mean the link to service is presumed, with no nexus to prove:
- PACT Act13
- Gulf War7
- Camp Lejeune water6
- Burn pits & airborne hazards4
- Agent Orange / herbicides2
Real decisions
- Granted
The Board granted a 10 percent rating for hemorrhoids, which fully satisfies the Veteran's appeal.
- Granted
The Board granted an initial compensable evaluation of 20 percent for service-connected hemorrhoids based on the presence of fissures.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for kidney stones, diverticulosis, and hemorrhoids based on their relationship to the Veteran's active service.
- Granted
The Board granted the assignment of an effective date of October 26, 2022 for the award of an increased rating to 30 percent for service-connected constipation (claimed as irritable bowel syndrome).
- Granted
The Board granted a compensable disability evaluation rating of 20 percent for the entire appeal period for service-connected hemorrhoids, as the evidence established persistent bleeding and anemia.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance is granted, as he requires regular assistance with dressing, keeping himself clean and presentable, and attending to his bodily needs due to service-connected disabilities.
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