Hemorrhoids decisions — 2002

The Board has determined that the veteran's low back disability, chronic sinusitis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and bilateral knee disorder are all service-connected. A compensable evaluation of 10% is granted for macular degeneration and retinal tear of the left eye.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected internal hemorrhoids, status post hemorrhoidectomy, finding that the evidence did not show persistent bleeding with secondary anemia or fissures to warrant a higher rating.