The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of residuals of right ankle sprain and hemorrhoids and hypertrophic anal papilla were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and outpatient records do not show current manifestations or symptoms that would warrant an increase in disability ratings beyond the currently assigned non-compensable evaluations.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of right ankle sprain, Hemorrhoids and hypertrophic anal papilla
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2000
- Citation
- 0003317
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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