The veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are currently rated as noncompensable, and his bilateral varicose veins have been rated at 10 percent since October 1996. The new rating criteria for varicose veins became effective on January 12, 1998.,Effective from January 12, 1998, the veteran's bilateral varicose veins are rated as 10 percent each leg.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions have been evaluated based on their current manifestations and the applicable rating criteria. The new criteria for evaluating varicose veins became effective in January 1998, which is reflected in his increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Hemorrhoids, Bilateral Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 20, 2002
- Citation
- 0204731
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