The Board finds that the veteran's current rectal prolapse was incurred in service and grants service connection for it. The claim for an increased rating for residuals of hemorrhoidectomy is granted, with a compensable (10%) rating.
The deciding factor: Service records show the veteran had anal fissures and hemorrhoids during service which were surgically treated. Post-service medical history indicates rectal prolapse developed years after service, likely due to residual effects from in-service conditions and treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids (postoperative)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 31, 2000
- Citation
- 0019945
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